I have finally packed Deon Meyer's book into my luggage for my trip to Copenhagen on 29 July 2010. It has been patiently waiting for me to pick it up for awhile and I must say it did not disappoint me this time.
As usual, Meyer's story is multi-plotted and switches back and forth from one plot to another but which in essence, is a whole story. In this book, it is a 3-in-1.
The story begins with a shooting at a petrol station resulting in the death of Thobela Mpayipheli's son, Pakamile Nzululwazi aged 8. Because the justice system has failed in apprehending the killers, the protagonist has taken matters into his own hands by turning vigilante. His reasoning is that "if children can't depend on the justice system to protect them, to whom can they turn?" And here, the story begins.
I highly recommend this book and any book by Deon Meyer from here onwards. He gradually develops his characters, mood and tone and they serve their purpose well. He is indeed a fine writer.
If you would like to see where Benny Griessel lives, the road leading to Thobela's farm, The Cata River and other hotspots in the story, click here: http://www.deonmeyer.com/xtra/xtra_devils.html
Rating: 4/5 (Thoroughly satisfying)
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