A review by mt_gilley
No Edges: Swahili Stories by Lusajo Mwaikenda Israel, Mwas Mahugu, Clara Momanyi, Katama G.C. Mkangi, Euphrase Kezilahabi, Fatma Shafii, Lilian Mbaga, Fadhy Mtanga

adventurous funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Like all short story anthology, the quality is variable, but the good ones are very good, and it showcases a real variety and depth to modern Swahili writing. Will definitely be looking up a few of the writers to see what else is available in English.