Burning Bright | General Fiction

Barry Levy

A well paced, compelling read, funny and painful, this book is a vivid evocation of suburban Johannesburg in the seventies - particularly the close Jewish community of Yeoville. It is remarkable for its honesty, and its unflinching exploration of the complexity and emotional interdependence of abuse.

Ultimately the book is a survivor’s tale, and a story about the loss of innocence.