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No Edges: Swahili Stories
by Lusajo Mwaikenda Israel, Mwas Mahugu, Clara Momanyi, Katama G.C. Mkangi, Euphrase Kezilahabi, Fatma Shafii, Lilian Mbaga, Fadhy Mtanga
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
The first short story collection translated from Swahili to English. Some of the stories are translated with a more natural flow than others.
Some of my favorites were “The Guest” which is about a young woman who invites over her lover to meet her family
“A Neighbor’s Pot” which is a fantastical story where a girl trips on a pot shard and ends up in a demonic realm
And “Attitudes” which is about a woman traveling on a bus of people who just don’t like her vibe (and she has some tummy issues!)
Overall, I recommend to get a glimpse into other cultures (the authors are mostly Kenyan or Tanzanian) and to see the ways that stories are told (More of a fable vibe, character heavy, etc)
Some of my favorites were “The Guest” which is about a young woman who invites over her lover to meet her family
“A Neighbor’s Pot” which is a fantastical story where a girl trips on a pot shard and ends up in a demonic realm
And “Attitudes” which is about a woman traveling on a bus of people who just don’t like her vibe (and she has some tummy issues!)
Overall, I recommend to get a glimpse into other cultures (the authors are mostly Kenyan or Tanzanian) and to see the ways that stories are told (More of a fable vibe, character heavy, etc)