The Unspeakable

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Set against the backdrop of mid-1980s South Africa during the tumultuous reformist apartheid, the story follows a group traveling to document a significant archaeological find. The characters grapple with personal and political tensions, particularly Rian, whose rekindled feelings for Vicky complicate the dynamics within the group. The narrative, delivered through Rian's perspective, delves into the moral complexities and complicity of white males in apartheid, challenging the reader to confront uncomfortable truths about race and humanity amid societal upheaval.