‘Rattling The Cage’: It is worth being reminded how important the truth can be.
A far cry from the typical non-fiction writing style of seemingly bland writing which is just a stream of facts and figures, Meersman’s style is a refreshing take on non-fiction.
Rattling The Cage has a strong foundation in factual research, but Meersman’s fresh and unique writing style takes the reader on an exciting narrative journey through South African history.
His work is interspersed with tongue-in-cheek humour and witty quips, as well as some beautiful descriptions and reflections. These make for a wonderful book on a dense but important topic, which the writer tackles with a critical and morally-centred viewpoint.
Carmen Coetsee, 7 March 2021
