{"product_id":"nervous-conditions-tsitsi-dangarembga-1","title":"Nervous Conditions – Tsitsi Dangarembga","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet in 1960s Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Tsitsi Dangarembga's groundbreaking coming-of-age novel follows Tambu, a young girl determined to escape poverty, who earns the chance to study at a mission school. As she enters a world of privilege, she confronts the clash between tradition and modernity, gender expectations, and colonial pressures. A powerful exploration of identity, education, and resilience — the first book in Dangarembga's acclaimed trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize (Africa) and celebrated as one of the BBC's 100 Books That Changed the World. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eSo Long a Letter\u003c\/em\u003e (Mariama Bâ), \u003cem\u003eThe Joys of Motherhood\u003c\/em\u003e (Buchi Emecheta), or \u003cem\u003eWe Need New Names\u003c\/em\u003e (NoViolet Bulawayo).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated 4.1\/5 on Goodreads — \u003cem\u003e\"Sharp, moving, and unforgettable.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (1988 edition) in Good condition — moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45270687449203,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_eac30720-7754-4749-97f4-d2f937de2105.jpg?v=1784716357","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/nervous-conditions-tsitsi-dangarembga-1","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}