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ru_rue's review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Need more Zimbabwean literature with queer stories
eloshiii's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
denimbaobab's review against another edition
3.0
The glimpse into everyday Zim was the best part of this novel.
anetq's review against another edition
5.0
A picture of life in Harare under Mugabe - not from a political angle but from the perspective of the towns best hairdresser. At least until competition shows up in the salon. The personal story and the living conditions are intertwined: The poverty, rampant inflation, income gaps, queuing, bribing, rape, violence and persecution of white african farmers and homosexuals. But that's just the (very real) background for a story about real people, friemdship and love.
mutsa's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book. Very very easy to read, and I simply could not put it down.