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Every city has an unspoken side. Cape Town, between the postcard mountain and sea, has its own shadow-side lurking in its lap: a place of dislocation and uncertainty, dependence and desperation, destruction and survival, gangsters, pimps, pedophiles, hunger, hope and moments of happiness. This book is an extraordinary and unsparing account of the coming of age on the street in Cape Town — a place of dislocation and uncertainty, desperation with glimpses of happiness. This novel won the coveted Commonwealth Writers' Prize.
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Harsh yet hopeful coming-of-age in Cape Town's shadows.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories of resilience amid adversity, Thirteen Cents offers an unflinching look at life on Cape Town's streets. The vivid storytelling captures both the gritty reality and fleeting moments of hope, making it a compelling read for those interested in human endurance and urban struggles.
