" I found Against the wall fascinating. Kept me awake thinking about it four nights in a row, such an interesting glimpse of a totally different culture."
Sue Holm
"Such a good read! A tattered cover is always a sign of connection. Thanks Henk Muni for the amazing journey through these pages."
Kimberley Johnson
"I really enjoyed See-Saw but Against the Wall blew me away. Such a powerful book Henk, thank you for writing it!"
Nikki Laidlaw
AGAINST THE WALL
1981. Pretoria: Heartland of the Afrikaner.
As the violence of the armed struggle against Apartheid is threatening to overwhelm South Africa, the eight year old Pieter Pretorius tries to unravel the secrets within his own household that his nationalist, rugby-loving father rules with an iron fist.
Thom Isaacs is a Jewish police constable whose moral awakening and disgust with the systemic and racial violence of his government threatens to out him among his fellow officers as a “lefty” and a traitor.
In one week, Pieter and Thom will cross paths in a bloody confrontation that sees Pieter staring down the barrel of a gun and Thom racing to save another victim from the spiralling chaos that is tearing their homeland apart.
"Against the Wall - another winner by Muni!
Muni engaged my curiosity by delivering descriptive scenes through the eyes of his two main characters without divulging the dramatic final events of his novel. He kept me on the edge using the story to illustrate the complex reasons of why humans can appear so good or so evil. Muni’s style is exciting and entertaining while at the same time he delivers a powerful message regarding ignorance, rational thought and compassion!"
Shane Bursey
"Henk Muni is a writer on the rise. Don't get in his way."
Darren Groth - Acclaimed author of "Are you seeing me?"
"A fast paced novel that pushes the reader with his or her back against the wall from the very first page!
In war there are no winners. AGAiNST THE WALL underlines this sad truth with bold strokes – the oppressors and the oppressed, the rulers and the servants, the haves and the have nots – all are victims…
Harsh and volatile, but not without hope … after the most severe storm, the brightest rainbow colours the sky…"
Marina From Cape Town, South Africa
" 'Against the wall' made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think and it is heart breaking to realize it may be a story for me, but this is the reality for so many others!"
Melita van Dyk
"This book recreates the mood of the times and the oppressive atmosphere of apartheid in South Africa. It is the powerful story of a tragedy that is told through the eyes of an eight year old boy and a police officer. The account is a microcosm of the unspeakable heartbreak of apartheid and if you multiply this story a million times over you can grasp its pervasive impact. It is a terrific read. The pages and the chapters flew by and it will leave you informed, introspective and moved."
Peter Pagnotta - Manager Chapters Bookstore
"Amazing read- the varied perspectives were woven intricately and kept the pages turning. Gives the reader a very thought provoking reality check into humanity"
Lee-Anne Ellis
"Wow! I'm still a bit stunned after finishing the book! A thought provoking book, a heart breaking reality. Even though I grew up in SA in these times, I know so little about all of these issues... You do not read this book, put it down and forget about it. Oh no, the story stays with you and follows you around for a while. A great read!!!"
Ex South African reader
"I knew life was bad in South Africa but to have it revealed to you through someone else's mind and words it really touched me in a way I can't explain. Tearful to say the least."
Marnie Waller
This book employs a very well told, entertaining, and wonderful story to illustrate the complexities of cultural, interpersonal, and societal relations. Set in apartheid's South Africa, with insight that could only occur by someone who had lived the experience, the reader gets exposed to the conflicting cultures, languages and races relations of the time. It is a gripping read, which gets one thinking about these issues, and humanity in broader terms. I highly recommend Against the Wall, as I think it delivers very important messages in a very entertaining fashion. Well Done!.
Dr Bruce Davidson
Adapted screenplay now available
AGAINST THE WALL
AGAINST THE WALL
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