{"product_id":"philida-andre-brink","title":"Philida – André Brink","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreedom begins with the courage to speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, \u003cem\u003ePhilida\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a young slave woman in the Cape Colony in 1832, just before emancipation. Philida, owned by Cornelis Brink, dares to lodge a formal complaint against him for breaking his promise of freedom. Through her voice, André Brink explores themes of oppression, resilience, and the fight for dignity — blending historical fact with imaginative storytelling to shed light on South Africa’s colonial past and the human cost of slavery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of historical fiction, South African literature, and stories of emancipation and resilience. Fans of Lawrence Hill’s \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Negroes\u003c\/em\u003e, Coetzee’s \u003cem\u003eDisgrace\u003c\/em\u003e, and Brink’s own \u003cem\u003eImaginings of Sand\u003c\/em\u003e will find this deeply moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ on Goodreads (~3.8\/5) — \u003cem\u003e“Powerful, heartbreaking, and beautifully written.”\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003e“Brink gives voice to the silenced.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback in Good condition — moderate wear, all pages present and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44894415814771,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2913837a-829e-4073-b882-4a0162c32bad.jpg?v=1777039723","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/philida-andre-brink","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}