Category: Book Reviews

• Book Review: “No Strings Attached” by Mukandi Siame

  “No Strings Attached” by Mukandi Siame is a captivating short story that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and unexpected twists. The story is centered around Sarah Lubinda, a young woman who frequents the Style It hair salon in Lusaka, Zambia, in pursuit of physical transformation and the thrill of fleeting relationships. Siame’s…

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  September 1, 2023

• Book Review: “Up the Eucalyptus Tree” by Mikha Mweetwa

  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 stars) “Up the Eucalyptus Tree” by Mikha Mweetwa is a beautifully poignant short story that captures the essence of family, love, and the complex emotions that come with facing difficult truths. This narrative follows a 71-year-old father and his only son, Junior, as they navigate a weekend together in their family home, uncovering…

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  August 31, 2023

• “Dark Motives” by Sylvia Mbewe: An Intriguing Exploration of Dark Desires

  Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) “Dark Motives” by Sylvia Mbewe is a gripping short story that delves into the twisted desires, secrets, and consequences of its characters. The narrative follows Dingani, a man entangled in a complex web of forbidden relationships and hidden motives. The story presents a chilling exploration of lust, manipulation, and desperation, all set…

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  August 30, 2023

• Cry from the Heart by Leonard Koloko –A Review

  After I did my Q&A with Theresa Lungu last year, she recommended that I pick up a copy of Leonard Koloko’s book Cry from the Heart – a collection of poetry. I did but for one reason or the other it sat there collecting the proverbial dust in my TBR (to be read) pile. And let me tell ya,…

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  October 5, 2011