alexandriaslibrary's Reviews (250)

So charming! Loved so many moments, but felt like it would’ve shone a tad more w some more narrative pieces (Sea Animals was a standout for me <3)

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)

ferrante meets adventureland but it’s also home to some of the most devastating musings on girlhood ever