Dangarembga, Tsitsi

This Mournable Body: SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2020

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ISBN 13:
9780571355525
author:
Dangarembga, Tsitsi
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Faber & Faber
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimeters (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£10.37

Description

Tsitsi Dangarembga's This Mournable Body is a searing and hypnotic novel about one young girl's struggle to find her place in the world. Tambu, living in a youth hostel in Harare, attempts to make a new life for herself after leaving a stagnant job, but faces humiliation at every turn. As she navigates the contrast between her imagined future and her daily reality, Tambu is driven to a breaking point. This tense and psychologically charged novel channels the hope and potential of one young girl into a journey of self-discovery. With its powerful portrayal of life in Zimbabwe during a time of great change, This Mournable Body is a major achievement that will resonate with readers. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in stories about identity, hope, and resilience, this novel is a masterpiece of contemporary literature.

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