A review by verafey
The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.5

Wasn’t a big fan of the writingstyle. Was a bit too much YA straightforward and letting no room for interpretation to me. The way Tendai Huchu tried to be mysterious and kept hinting on a big plottwist was really obvious and not very original, in my opinion. Saw the plottwist coming from the beginning and I was not shocked at all when the secret was finally revealed. BUT I must say that the story itself WAS very original, interesting and moving. The look into everyday Zimbabwean life was very insightful  and well executed. Also grew to really empathize with the characters and was really personally invested. Ended up even shedding a few tears at the end.