A review by kaadie
Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga

emotional informative reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Not a book I necessarily enjoyed reading considering the content but a really interesting and nuanced look into Zimbabwe and particularly the effect colonization and tradition alike had on women. I really enjoyed the way in which it was written. It made the somber material quite digestible.