Power, thought provoking and much needed.
Andrew Chatora provides a a thought provoking collection of short stories that grapple with racism and corruption of both past and present in Zimbabwe and Britain.
Chatora proves to be a great storyteller. The characters are well constructed and provoke the reader to have a greater understanding of social issues in both countries. For example, stories about corruption in Zimbabwe provide an insight about life under the Mugabe regime. Furthermore, most of the characters associated with Britain are immigrants and Chatora uses them to provide a more true to life understanding of their experiences. These short stories are a must read as each one challenges problematic beliefs that have been spread by the British establishment. Chatora is not afraid to challenge the institutionalised racism in Britain, in particular the rampant hate being encouraged by the current Tory government.
The numerous short stories can be read together or separately providing readers with a quick break, or an intense reading session. Whilst sometimes I would just plan on reading one story, Chatora's gripping writing style meant that I would read several in one go.
Chatora proves to be a great storyteller. The characters are well constructed and provoke the reader to have a greater understanding of social issues in both countries. For example, stories about corruption in Zimbabwe provide an insight about life under the Mugabe regime. Furthermore, most of the characters associated with Britain are immigrants and Chatora uses them to provide a more true to life understanding of their experiences. These short stories are a must read as each one challenges problematic beliefs that have been spread by the British establishment. Chatora is not afraid to challenge the institutionalised racism in Britain, in particular the rampant hate being encouraged by the current Tory government.
The numerous short stories can be read together or separately providing readers with a quick break, or an intense reading session. Whilst sometimes I would just plan on reading one story, Chatora's gripping writing style meant that I would read several in one go.