A review by anuradha10
The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu

3.0

The book is easy to read without being mindless. Huchu's characters highlight the indignity of colonialism and the struggles of inhabiting developing nation. Though the book is ten years old, Robert Mugabe's rule only ended in 2017, making this a heartbreaking and relevant novel even now. The 'twist' was very obvious and the story loses its steam about halfway through. However, I believe the twist is significant considering the laws and politics of the country. I liked all the main characters and especially enjoyed the depictions of female camaraderie. I look forward to reading more works from this region and hope the situation improves.