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Huchu deals with some difficult issues in this story novel, homophobia, misogyny, government corruption and racial tension. It gives some insight into Zimbabwean politics and society under Robert Mugabe that were fascinating but it didn't delve deeply into any of them. The plot was quite obvious and focusing more on the second half of the story would have made it feel less rushed and superficial. Still worth a read. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

This book was easy to read so I flew through it, there were two hints and I knew what the big reveal would be so it became predictable. The issues tackled are nonetheless very important, but most views are well known stereotypes. No new view is presented. I guess I expected the author to pour out more of himself into it and shed some light. 2/5 ⭐️ First book of the year completed 😉

I really enjoyed this short novel set in Zimbabwe — the plot starts out relatively lighthearted and then amps up the stakes.

I have mixed feelings about the ending, which felt a bit abrupt and, in my opinion, wasn‘t fully satisfying in terms of consequences for one character‘s actions. Can‘t say anything else without getting into spoiler territory...

#24in48 #readathon #readtheworld #readdiversebooks #readdiversely

Awake and ready for day two of #24in48. Reached 10 hours last night and had just started The Hairdresser of Harare when I got too sleepy to continue.

24 hours seems pretty far off at this point, especially since I have a family obligation for a few hours in the later afternoon. But I‘ll try! #readathon

7 days, 7 book covers. Post a book cover you love. No explanation, no information about the book. Just a cover you love. #7days7bookcovers

Finally starting on the #ATB Around the World 2018 Challenge this morning. This quote is in the first chapter and seems to be setting a tone for what‘s to come.

Even though the reader can see the crisis coming, the female protagonist does not. It is a short commentary on love & sexuality & gender in modern Zimbabwe. 👍🏾👍🏾

I really wanted to love this book. I think it had a lot of promise and some interesting characters but, honestly, I found the writing so hackneyed I just couldn't go on. Lots of characters announcing their emotions rather than feeling. Show, don't tell.