Cry Freedom Critique

Cry Freedom Critique

Cry Freedom, set in 1975 in the South-East of South Africa, was Briley’s (1997) most successful non-fiction book. Through this impressive, true-telling story Briley (1997), remarkably describes the risk of fighting against political injustice in South Africa. Donald Woods, the white editor who narrates the chronicle of Steve Biko – the South African black consciousness movement leader-, hears about a police raid in the black township crossroads in Cape Town. Woods does not believe in the demands of black people but, he can not accept police cruelty. Especially noteworthy is the harsh decision the editor takes. He is determined to act against brutality.
The style of the book is extraordinarily detailed and striking pictured. Briley’s (1997) book wouldn’t have been more persuasive even if had omitted certain facts. In this breathtaking and moving book the reader learns about the motives of those who collaborated with South Africa violent political system of the time. Images as well as dialogues are very convincing and poignant.
By reading this remarkable chronicle the reader will experience and learn about the truth story of thousand of innocent people who died in Africa just because they were black. Undeniably, Briley’s (1997) masterpiece is impossible not to be read.



Reference

Briley, J. (1997). Cry Freedom. Penguin Readers.