A review by fuzzyhebrew
The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The writing in this book is superb and kept me interested until the last third of the book. I think I was missing the connection between all the stories. I know they are parts of the same family but I felt like each generation did not have a resolution. Except matha who stopped crying. I wanted more from the grandmothers. I liked the twist at the end. I also enjoyed seeing some real characters like Nkoloso. I was amazed that he really tried to create a space program with zero funding and with a plan to send two cats to mars.