the assassin Granta #69

• Author: Dan Jacobson

• Publisher: Granta Publication

• Language: English

• Published Year: 2000

• Pages: 255

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm

• Book Condition:  Used Good
  

About the Book

The Assassin by Dan Jacobson is a powerful and thought-provoking literary work that explores the psychological and political landscape of apartheid-era South Africa. The novel follows Dimitri Tsafas, a man whose act of assassinating the chief architect of apartheid becomes the central thread of a deeply layered narrative. Through Tsafas’s life story, Jacobson examines themes of racial discrimination, identity, exile, justice, and moral ambiguity.

Rather than presenting a simple political thriller, the author delves into the inner conflicts and emotional complexities of a man shaped by systemic exclusion and prejudice. The novel reflects on how personal history intertwines with national history, creating a compelling exploration of motive, memory, and consequence. With sharp prose and profound insight, Dan Jacobson crafts a narrative that is both intellectually engaging and emotionally resonant.

This edition is in good used condition and is an excellent choice for readers interested in modern literary fiction, political novels, and works that critically engage with the history of apartheid in South Africa.