A review by unriaan
The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu

fast-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

3.5

Despite the clumsy early stages and a very stilted prose, the novel grows into something enjoyable. The overall plot is very basic and predictable but there are moments that combine humour and sincerity in a manner that is so immense without falling prey to oversentimentality. Very accurate to the Zimbabwean experience in my opinion.