Phaswane Mpe (1970–2004)

Poetic and rhythmic, this is a powerful exploration of a small community. Mpe's powerful writing illustrates the power of careless words and actions while painting believable and flawed characters with both sympathy and wit. This novella's power comes both from the story and from Mpe's beautifully measured language. The style of this book alone makes it a worthwhile read, but the story's unique vantage point paired with the contemporary concerns make it a memorable and necessary work worth reading, rereading, and passing on. The originality and style here are worth discovering for yourself.… (más)