Summary
‘Look after your sister, Tinashe.’
When Hazvinei was born, Tinashe knew at once that there was something different about her. Growing up in a rural Rhodesia still haunted by memories of the recent guerilla wars, Tinashe knows he must take extra care of his sister. But Hazvinei is a wild spirit and soon the village starts to whisper - dark talk of curses and spirits. Tinashe is prepared to follow his sister anywhere - but how far can he go to keep her safe when the forces threatening h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099565420 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0099565420 |
| Author: | Andrea Eames |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 235g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 129mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Vintage Books |
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Critics Review
“Eames grew up in Zimbabwe and conveys a strong sense of political turmoil enflamed by sinister witch doctors, brutal guerilla factions and superstitious misogyny … compelling.” Guardian
Eames conveys a strong sense of political turmoil enflamed by sinister witch doctors, brutal guerilla factions and superstitious misogyny…compelling. – Alfred Hickling * Guardian *
An extraordinarily drawn tale. * Book Trust *
Eames is a lovely writer – Lesley McDowell * Independent on Sunday *
One of the most beautifully written, sad, magical yet clear-eyed novels I’ve read by any author for many years * Wales Arts Review *
The book blends folklore and superstition perfectly with accessible language, relatable characters, believable dialogue and a fast-paced, well-structured plot…yet another powerful piece of writing. * For Book’s Sake *
Atmospheric…Eames is a writer who injects even the grimmest if scenarios with an overarching tenderness * Independent *
Combining folklore with politics and plenty of heartwrenching moments, Eames offers beautiful and sympathetic descriptions of the world she creates without losing sight of the tragedies in her character’s lives – Daniel Falconer * Big Issue in the North *
Andrea Eames
Andrea Eames was born in 1985. She was brought up in Zimbabwe, where she attended a Jewish school for six years, a Hindu school for one, a Catholic convent school for two and a half, and then the American International School in Harare for two years. Andrea’s family moved to New Zealand in 2002. Andrea has worked as a bookseller and editor and now lives in Austin, Texas with her husband. Her first novel, The Cry of the Go-Away Bird, was published in 2011.
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