The book is a biography of Richard Rive, a South African writer and academic who was born in Cape Town in 1939 and died in a car accident in 1989. Rive was an important figure in the South African literary and cultural scene, and his work focused on issues of race, identity, and social justice. Viljoen's book explores Rive's life and career, from his childhood in Cape Town to his education in South Africa and the United States, and his eventual return to South Africa to work as a writer and academic. The book also delves into Rive's literary and cultural influences, his engagement with politics and activism, and his personal life and relationships. "Richard Rive" is known for its detailed and nuanced portrayal of Rive's life and work, its insights into the social and cultural context of South Africa during the apartheid era, and its exploration of themes such as race, identity, and literary creativity.
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