This Mournable Body

Name: This Mournable Body
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SKU: 9780571355525
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2020

By Tsitsi Dangarembga

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This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga follows a woman's struggle as she navigates a post-colonial Zimbabwe. Facing societal and personal challenges, she battles for empowerment and independence amid a backdrop of socio-economic tension. The narrative delves into themes of disillusionment and resilience, offering a poignant examination of identity and survival.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by stories exploring personal and societal struggles within postcolonial Africa. It offers an intense and introspective journey into the mind of a woman navigating the complexities of her fractured dreams and identity. Fans of powerful character studies and evocative prose that delves into themes of resilience and self-determination will find this narrative compelling.

This Mournable Body

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2020

'Magnificent' Guardian

'A Masterpiece' New York Times

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ONE OF THE BBC'S 100 WOMEN FOR 2020

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 BOOKER PRIZE

'MAGNIFICENT.' Guardian 'A MASTERPIECE.' New York Times 'MARVELLOUS.' Sara Collins 'EXTRAORDINARY.' Madeleine Thien 'HYPNOTIC.' Daily Telegraph 'SEARING.' Sefi Atta 'A MAVERICK VOICE.' A Igoni Barrett 'A MUST READ.' Helon Habila 'SUBTLE AND INTELLIGENT.' TLS 'A MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT.' Literary Review 'DAZZLING.' FT

Here we meet Tambudzai, living in a youth hostel in downtown Harare after leaving a stagnant job. Proud, and yearning for success, Tambu attempts to make a new life for herself - but at every turn, she is faced with a fresh humiliation, until the contrast between the future she imagined and her daily reality ultimately drives her to a breaking point.

In this tense and psychologically charged novel, Tsitsi Dangarembga channels the hope and potential of one young girl and a fledgling nation to lead us on a journey to discover where lives go after hope has departed.

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This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga has generally received praise for its vivid portrayal of postcolonial Zimbabwe through the eyes of its protagonist, Tambudzai. Critics commend the novel's powerful exploration of themes like identity, disillusionment, and resilience amid personal and societal struggles. Some reviews highlight the evocative and sometimes challenging narrative style, which adds depth to the psychological and emotional journey of the central character.

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ISBN: 9780571355525

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Tsitsi Dangarembga is the author of two previous novels, including Nervous Conditions, winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. She is also a filmmaker, playwright, and the director of the Institute of Creative Arts for Progress in Africa Trust. She lives in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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