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   Riotous Assembly

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   Tom Sharpe 

   Book 1 in the series:Piemburg

   

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   Readers describe 'Riotous Assembly' as a satirical take on apartheid-era South Africa, showcasing the absurdity of the system through hilarious and exaggerated scenarios. The book follows the antics of characters such as Kommandant Els and Ms. Hazelstone in the fictional town of Piemburg, offering a comedic yet insightful commentary on the societal structures and injustices of the time. Tom Sharpe's writing style is praised for its wit, satire, and ability to blend humor with serious themes, providing a unique perspective on a dark period in history.
   

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   satirical take on apartheid era south africa

   absurdity of apartheid system

   hilarious exaggerated scenarios

   characters kommandant els and ms. hazelstone
   Piemburg is deceptive. Nothing about it is entirely what it seems to be. Huddled among the foothills of the Drakensberg and crouching at the feet of a great flat-topped hill it has few of the marks of...

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