Sour Heart by Jenny Zhang- Book Review
Zhang writes shamelessly, as if she thinks she could never look back one day and be embarrassed by anything at all Continue reading Sour Heart by Jenny Zhang- Book Review
Aya De Yopougon
We meet a young, level headed Aya and the continuous chain of liabilities that are her family and friends. Residing in vibrant Yopougon (Yop City) Continue reading Aya De Yopougon
Crooked Plow by Itamar Vieira Junior Book Review
Crooked Plow put my thoughts in a world I don’t really know much about and has definitely made me want to learn more- not only about it’s historical aspect but also from social and spiritual perspective. Continue reading Crooked Plow by Itamar Vieira Junior Book Review
AKO Caine Prize 2022 Shortlist- A Rundown Part 1
The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing is a literature prize awarded to an African writer of a short story published in English. The prize was launched in 2000 to encourage and highlight the richness and diversity of African writing by bringing it to a wider audience internationally. The focus on the short story reflects the contemporary development of the African story-telling tradition Continue reading AKO Caine Prize 2022 Shortlist- A Rundown Part 1
Men Don’t Cry by Faïza Guène Translated by Sarah Ardizzone – Book Review
Men Don’t Cry by Faïza Guène wittily charts Mourad Chennoun’s coming of age. He’s a young twenty-something navigating the complexities of being born to traditional Algerian immigrants in modern France. They live in Nice, where his father dedicates time to fixing “junk” in the backyard while his mum dramatically laments the loss of traditions since moving away from her home village. Continue reading Men Don’t Cry by Faïza Guène Translated by Sarah Ardizzone – Book Review
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