Darling and her friends live in a Zimbabwean shantytown ironically named Paradise, where stolen guavas and whispered secrets offer fleeting escape from harsh realities. When Darling migrates to America, she confronts the dissonance between dreams and survival, identity and exile. Bulawayo's lyrical, unflinching debut is a moving coming-of-age tale that bridges continents and cultures.
"A vibrant first novel… Darling views the world as any child—relentlessly honest and without an agenda," praises Book Marks. Critics call it "a powerful and moving portrait of displacement and resilience" that captures the complexities of immigration and identity with remarkable honesty.
Format: Paperback
Condition: Good - Moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present
