Crimes of Conscience

Crimes of Conscience was the first contact I had with Gordimer's work. I found these stories to grab my attention- by focusing in on the happenings in fictitious individual's lives she comments in a profound way on life in South Africa before and immediately following apartheid rule. I gave the book four stars rather than five because as you read more and more stories the startling nature of her story telling becomes a little repetative and loses its effect somewhat. After reading this book I was interested enough to pick up more and more of Gordimer's books- she is an excellent writer. Definitely worth reading.