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Critical but Stable

By: Angela Makholwa
Narrated by: Kineta Kunutu
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A thrilling story of wealth, power and the true cost of ‘having it all’. Because sometimes the price of the perfect life…is death.

In cosmopolitan Johannesburg, three high-flying couples form the core of the elite Khula Society: part investment group, part social club, with meetings where the champagne flows, the dresses are designer and the one-upmanship is off the scale. Noma, Moshidi, Lerato and their husbands are living the dream—or so it appears from the outside.

In reality, the cut and thrust of ‘keeping up with the Khulas’ is taking its toll on all three couples. Behind the facade of their ocean-front mansions, Italian supercars and lavishly catered receptions lies a tangle of explosive secrets—and deadly consequences. But as long as every member toes the line, plays the role they’re here to play, the dark truth remains crushed beneath the heels of so many Louboutins…

That is until, in her bid to have it all and more, one of these rich and powerful women oversteps the mark—with someone else’s man. The group soon comes to learn that you can’t have it all without paying the ultimate price…

Revised edition: Previously published as Critical But, Stable, this edition of Critical But Stable includes editorial revisions.

©2021, 2022 Angela Makholwa. (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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A wonderful story told awfully.

Angela Makholwa fascinates in this contemporary Johannesburg tale but Kineta Kunutu fails in her narration... which is off, awful and annoying. The pronounciation is off-putting but no so much I could not finish the ebook. Listen at your own risk.

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Lovely story

I really enjoyed this book. It was relatable, amusing and gripping. The narrator however isn’t a great fit, especially for the local lingo but overall I would recommend this book.

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Relatable, brilliant, hilarious! 😂

I had to keep rewinding some parts and be like, did I just hear that right? Then I'd replay that part over and over, giggling and thinking, that's exactly something I would say! Leaves you still wanting more. Can't wait for more by this author and narrator! Thank you. This was such a treat.

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