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A review by mellie_me
La bastarda by Trifonia Melibea Obono
3.0
La Bastarda, the first novel written by an Equatorial Guinean woman translated into English, is about a girl’s search for authenticity bringing her into conflict with tradition and cultural expectations.
I’d highly recommend the book because of the unique perspective it provides - it’s a window into a remote village in Equatorial Guinea, a world of polygamous marriages, strict patriarchal rule, and witchcraft, where people seem to be viewed as assets of the patriarch, rather than individuals.
Although it’s not my favorite book ever, it’s definitely an eye-opener. (Also, it’s a quick read - the writing is pretty concise, without much extraneous detail - so you can get in international literature in translation without a huge time commitment.)
I’d highly recommend the book because of the unique perspective it provides - it’s a window into a remote village in Equatorial Guinea, a world of polygamous marriages, strict patriarchal rule, and witchcraft, where people seem to be viewed as assets of the patriarch, rather than individuals.
Although it’s not my favorite book ever, it’s definitely an eye-opener. (Also, it’s a quick read - the writing is pretty concise, without much extraneous detail - so you can get in international literature in translation without a huge time commitment.)