This Mournable Body

It's such a shame I didn't enjoy this book as much as I really wanted to. This book is beautifully written. Also it is definitely a strong standalone novel. While it is the third in a series, you didn't need to know anything about the plot or characters before reading it. However this book has a very floaty quality so much so that the plot seems non existent. The main protagonist Tambudzai flits between relatives homes and unsuccessful job roles trying to figure her life out. While this novel touches on some really interesting themes such as mental health, war trauma and Zimbabwean identity. I really struggled to stay immersed in the story. I absolutely loved the authors writing style. It was exquisite and lyrical and the authors wider social commentary was poignant. Unfortunately I just didn't enjoy this novel very much.

Thank you to the publisher Faber and Faber, the author Tsitsi Dangarembga and Netgalley for a review copy in exchange for an honest review.