A review by emmazan
Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga

challenging emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.5

read for class. World Literature Written in English (fall 21)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Grief, Religious bigotry, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexism