This book was a very powerful read, it shook me to the core in parts and I shall remember it forever.
Tumirai is a young teen with albinism and this story covers his trouble facing making friends and fitting but more importantly dealing with the fact he is essentially hunted down by his uncle because of his albinism.
The book also covers Tumirai's grandmothers story his Umbaya. Thandiwe is her name and we are told her story through the pages in her diary. I felt the transition in the stories was done very well and it was not too fast paced or slow paced. I felt a deep connection with Tumirai from the get go and then began to have a connection with Thandiwe as well.
This book is not at all for the faint hearted but it touches upon very real issues and is a must read. If this book upsets you or makes you feel something then good. that is what it is supposed to do. I don't believe it is supposed to be an easy read by any means. Racism isn't an easy thing for the people living it whether it is in the 70s or modern day.
This was both heartwarming for new relationships made and heartwrenching at all the same and I will certainly be passing this along to others to read.
Tumirai is a young teen with albinism and this story covers his trouble facing making friends and fitting but more importantly dealing with the fact he is essentially hunted down by his uncle because of his albinism.
The book also covers Tumirai's grandmothers story his Umbaya. Thandiwe is her name and we are told her story through the pages in her diary. I felt the transition in the stories was done very well and it was not too fast paced or slow paced. I felt a deep connection with Tumirai from the get go and then began to have a connection with Thandiwe as well.
This book is not at all for the faint hearted but it touches upon very real issues and is a must read. If this book upsets you or makes you feel something then good. that is what it is supposed to do. I don't believe it is supposed to be an easy read by any means. Racism isn't an easy thing for the people living it whether it is in the 70s or modern day.
This was both heartwarming for new relationships made and heartwrenching at all the same and I will certainly be passing this along to others to read.