Dangarembga, Tsitsi
Book of Not: Stopping the Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9780954702373
- author:
- Dangarembga, Tsitsi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ayebia Clarke Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Book of Not by Tsitsi Dangarembga is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the personal and political forces threatening one young woman's life. Set against the backdrop of colonial modernity, this sequel to Nervous Conditions disrupts any comfortable sense of closure, leaving readers with a complex and unsettling exploration of identity. This book is about denial and unfulfilled expectations, and the theft of the self that remains a legacy of colonialism. Dangarembga's writing is both engaging and thought-provoking, making this a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of colonial modernity. With its powerful themes and unsettling exploration of identity, The Book of Not is a worthwhile read for fans of literary fiction and those looking to engage with the challenges of our time.