‘Complicated, unorthodox and unapologetic women’: a review of ‘Fiona and Jane’ by Jean Chen Ho
This book overall seats itself comfortably amongst the current literature trend which is focused on exploring the mindset of complicate
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- Jul 28, 2020
- 12 min
Presidency, Sea Creatures, Ghosts, Homelessness and Impersonation: a review of the 2020 AKO Caine Pr
Corona has certainly thrown a wrench in the works, but one thing it could not halt was the annual AKO Caine Prize Short Stories...
- Jul 29, 2019
- 13 min
Nudity, Refugees, The Closet, Adoption and Online Scamming: Caine Prize 2019 Short Stories Review
The Caine Prize for African Writing has come round again! This year marks its 20th award, and the 2019 candidates did not disappoint. The...
- Jun 17, 2019
- 2 min
“The British didn’t give your culture a visa: leave it at home.” A review of ‘Manchester
Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, author of the critically acclaimed novel, Kintu, has released a new short story collection entitled...
- Aug 6, 2018
- 8 min
Slum life, Sexuality, Gender and Violence: Caine Prize 2018 Short Stories Review
The 2018 Caine Prize shortlist provided another interesting blend of African writers. The five names included: Nonyelum Ekwempu (Nigeria)...
- Aug 1, 2017
- 10 min
Feminism, Horror, Romance and Cyber Warfare: Caine Prize 2017 Short Stories Review
The shortlist for the 2017 Caine Prize consisted of an exciting mix of African writers. The five names included: Lesley Nneka Arimah...