Mungoshi, Charles
Waiting for the Rain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781035906123
- author:
- Mungoshi, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Apollo
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 20 x 2 centimetres (0.21 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Family Life, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Waiting for the Rain is a poignant novel by Charles Mungoshi that explores the consequences of colonialism in 1960s Zimbabwe. Set against the backdrop of the country's struggle for independence, this powerful story delves into the generational effects of colonial rule and the slow breaking of family bonds.
Told through multiple perspectives, Waiting for the Rain offers a nuanced commentary on the challenges faced by Zimbabwe during its tumultuous years. Mungoshi's writing masterfully captures the complexities of a nation torn between tradition and oppression, resulting in an astute and thought-provoking exploration of colonialism's lasting impact.
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