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This mournable body

Pages
384
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

Tambudzai, anxious after leaving her job, navigates a series of humiliations in Harare as she attempts to build a new life. The stark contrast between her imagined future and daily reality pushes her to a breaking point. Returning to her impoverished family homestead for an ecotourism job, Tambudzai faces a homecoming that culminates in an act of betrayal, exposing the toxic impact of colonialism and capitalism.

About the author

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Tsitsi Dangarembga

Tsitsi Dangarembga is a writer whose work you'll want to explore. Her novel World Literature 1999 is a great place to start if you're interested in contemporary fiction.

Characters

TambudzaiProtagonist
All characters in This mournable body