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A review by aline_monteiro
Drinking from Graveyard Wells: Stories by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
What an interesting reading experience! I felt so disturbed and yet, did not want to stop reading. Why did I feel the same way I felt when I was watching Black Mirror.
This is my first experience with Afro surrealism, and I will say, I want more, I want it now.
I Had a chance to hear the author talk about her writing process and I am even more impressed.
I think it was so well written. I am definitely curious about Zimbabwe's folklore, and I cannot wait to read more from this author.
My favorite stories (in no particular order) were:
- Red Cloth, White Giraffe
- Second place Is the First Loser
- Home Became a Thing with Thorns
- Ugly Hamsters (Got stuck in my mind)
- Plum Tree: True Stories (Made me really upset)
- Drinking from Graveyard Wells (I want a continuation to this story).
I definitely recommend this book, even though it might not be for everybody.
This is my first experience with Afro surrealism, and I will say, I want more, I want it now.
I Had a chance to hear the author talk about her writing process and I am even more impressed.
I think it was so well written. I am definitely curious about Zimbabwe's folklore, and I cannot wait to read more from this author.
My favorite stories (in no particular order) were:
- Red Cloth, White Giraffe
- Second place Is the First Loser
- Home Became a Thing with Thorns
- Ugly Hamsters (Got stuck in my mind)
- Plum Tree: True Stories (Made me really upset)
- Drinking from Graveyard Wells (I want a continuation to this story).
I definitely recommend this book, even though it might not be for everybody.