Description
Call It Dog by Marli Roode is a fiction literary novel set in post-apartheid South Africa, following Jo, a journalist returning from the UK to cover riots in Johannesburg’s township of Alex. Her estranged Afrikaner father, Nico, reappears and asks for her help to prove his innocence in a decades-old murder of a black man abducted by security forces. As they journey across a transformed South African landscape, Jo grapples with her father’s secrets, questions of loyalty, and her own sense of belonging. The narrative explores complex themes of identity, reconciliation, family bonds, and the lingering effects of apartheid, portraying how personal histories intersect with national trauma. Rich in emotional and ethical depth, the novel examines the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a society striving to confront its past while forging a new democracy.
Intended for adult readers who appreciate introspective, character-driven storytelling, Call It Dog combines social commentary with nuanced exploration of human relationships.
