Where to Now? Short Stories from Zimbabwe
by Raisedon Baya, NoViolet Bulawayo, Diana Charsley, Mapfumo Clement Chihota, Murenga Joseph Chikowero, John Eppel, Fungai Rufaro Machirori, Barbara Mhangami-Ruwende, Christopher Mlalazi, Mzana Mthimkhulu, Blessing Musariri, Nyevero Muza, Thabisani Ndlovu, Bryony Rheam, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, Sandisile Tshuma
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The writing in this collection, at times dark, at times laced with comedy, is set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe’s ‘lost decade’ of rampant inflation, violence, economic collapse and the flight of many of its citizens. Its people are left to ponder – where to now?
All the voices are Zimbabwean. Even though some speak from the diaspora, their inspiration comes from their homeland and their stries tell of Zimbabwe.
In these pages you will meet the prostitute who gets the better of her brothers when they try to marry her off, the wife who is absolved of the charge of adultery, the hero who drowns in a bowser of cheap beer and the poetry slammer who does not get to perform his final poem. And many more.
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A collection of complex, human dramas focusing upon the realities of Zimbabwean and African life. …This is a collection for every lover of African literature. – Rosetta Codling, European Literary Scene Examiner
… a rewarding read for anyone following the Zimbabwe story, for anyone concerned about Zimbabweans and their collective destiny. - Drew Shaw, Mazwi Literary Journal
Where to Now? casts autobiographical tales of life and living in Zimbabwe’s lost decade when the economy crumbled, inflation reached dizzy heights, violence replaced the rule of law and most people fled the country. … Each story tickles the memory to recall that period and sometimes even crafts out a memory that will have you sad, in stitches, inspired, disillusioned or even questioning yourself. – Cynthia Matonhodze, Newsday
These stories are important in their placing of Zimbabwe in a history of events, that will determine all our futures, and eventually provide an answer to the question "where to now?" … Although the writers deal with serious issues, a light touch and sense of comedy often temper the darkness and despair wrought by poverty in the lives of the characters. – Diana Rodrigues, Financial Gazette
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- Publisher amaBooks
- Publication Date October 2020
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780797446489
- Publication Country or regionZimbabwe
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 15 USD
- Pages160
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Copyright Year2011
- Page size210x148mm
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