Words and Other Weapons by Thembe Khumalo
This is a review of Thembe Khumalo’s collection of essays and short stories, ‘Words and Other Weapons.’
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An Angel’s Demise by Sue Nyathi
This review explores Sue Nyathi's beautifully written and powerful book, An Angel's Demise.
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A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
A review of Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀’s latest offering about cultural expectations, economic decline, inequality and plummeting political greed.
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The Train House on Lobengula Street by Fatima Kara
A review of Fatima Kara’s heart-breaking debut book, The Train House on Lobengula Street.
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The Quality of Mercy by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu
A review of Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu’s ‘The Quality of Mercy.’ An exceptional story, well written and fulfilling
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Appearances or Not by Audrey N. Chirenje
This is a review of Audrey N. Chirenje's romantic fiction book, 'Appearances or Not.'
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Tomorrow I Become A Woman by Aiwanose Odafen
“And I felt it again - that nameless thing that flowed between us. A puppet of the strings of invisible hands waiting for something to...
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3:15 am and Other Stories by Rudo D. M. Manyere
“Even after thirty odd years since our liaison came to an end, she still makes my heart flutter under my chest.” page 13 3:15am and Other...
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Ancestor Stones by Aminatta Forna
“Once I went to live among strangers and I learned what it was like to lose yourself. To feel the fragments flying off you. As if your...
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Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo
If she were to listen to her stomach she’d have long ceased eating, but then this isn’t really an issue of the stomach at all. And it’s...
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Bantu Knots by Lebo Mazibuko
In her debut novel Lebo Mazibuko ushers us into the world of Naledi, Dineo and Norah (Mama). These three people are tied by blood ...
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Harare Streets by Tau Tawengwa
I enjoyed the fact that although the story is fictionalized it is based on actual research of the underground life on the streets of Harare.
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Brilliance of Hope by Samantha Rumbidzai Vazhure
An anthology of stories that give the reader an understanding of the multi-layered and life altering nature of the Zimbabwean dispersion.
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No Be From Hia by Natasha Omokhodion-Kalulu Banda
From Lusaka, to Lagos and to London there is just enough family drama to keep one flipping the pages.
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Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
‘Transcendent Kingdom’ is a beautiful and easy read that handles difficult issues with care. It’s a steady and slow paced read that’ll ...
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