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beccajbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I read this book as a departure from my usual reads and I had hoped that I would enjoy the change...
I managed to get through it all, but I wouldn't say I necessarily enjoyed it. The storyline was a good premise, and it was executed well. I just didn't particularly like any of the characters or find myself caring much about them.
It was a bit depressing and sad, even against the backdrop of the beautiful country, the politics and horrible human aspects took away from the love story that was the main focus of this book.
Although, I didn't like it, I can appreciate the writing and the storytelling. It just wasn't my thing. Perhaps fans of this genre would like it more than I did. But for me, it's a 2 stars.
Sorry! :/
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I managed to get through it all, but I wouldn't say I necessarily enjoyed it. The storyline was a good premise, and it was executed well. I just didn't particularly like any of the characters or find myself caring much about them.
It was a bit depressing and sad, even against the backdrop of the beautiful country, the politics and horrible human aspects took away from the love story that was the main focus of this book.
Although, I didn't like it, I can appreciate the writing and the storytelling. It just wasn't my thing. Perhaps fans of this genre would like it more than I did. But for me, it's a 2 stars.
Sorry! :/
https://thebeautifulbookbreak.com
favourite_igbo_boy's review against another edition
4.0
Hello, am pleased to announce I just came back from Zimbabwe for the first time
aishathebibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
“The Old Man waits in his official residence. Waiting to hear from his minions if they have brought the Third Revolution to the people. Have his people tasted it? Have they had it trimmed into their thick skulls, snapped into their limbs? Are his people grateful, singing his praises for their enlightenment?”
An Act of Defiance by Irene Sabatini
In 2000, Gabrielle Busisiwa Langa is a young lawyer working at an aid center in Zimbabwe on a high profile rape case. The defendant is a powerful politician with ties to the president and the victim is 15 year old Danika.
Irene Sabatini did an amazing job weaving legal drama, terror and an enduring romance to tell the story of a nation held captive by a tyrant for 30 years.
Operatic in style, it unravels unnervingly towards a chilling crescendo midway through before mellowing to a dull ache.
It’s one of those tales that’s frustrating but rewarding at the end. The main character Gabrielle endures a traumatic event that fundamentally changes who she is and her choices henceforth.
At the heart of this is the truth of what happened to millions of Zimbabweans during the mid 200s under president Mugabe’s rule. A farcical rendering of democracy leading to the erosion of human rights and the rule of law, displacement, hunger and deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. The number of atrocities committed in the name of politics is astounding, essentially state sanctioned lynching, torture/rape farms and expulsion of international aid organisations leaving the people at the mercy of the state.
Gabrielle is a complex character but her actions are mostly logical considering where she comes from and her experiences in the book.
It’s written in short chapter which switch from past to present in the first until we meet at the present which continues throughout the rest of the book.
It’s clever, engaging and is very pertinent commentary on trauma. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to know how far is too far and the scale of corruption and the havoc it wreaks on the people of many African countries not just Zimbabwe.
An Act of Defiance by Irene Sabatini
In 2000, Gabrielle Busisiwa Langa is a young lawyer working at an aid center in Zimbabwe on a high profile rape case. The defendant is a powerful politician with ties to the president and the victim is 15 year old Danika.
Irene Sabatini did an amazing job weaving legal drama, terror and an enduring romance to tell the story of a nation held captive by a tyrant for 30 years.
Operatic in style, it unravels unnervingly towards a chilling crescendo midway through before mellowing to a dull ache.
It’s one of those tales that’s frustrating but rewarding at the end. The main character Gabrielle endures a traumatic event that fundamentally changes who she is and her choices henceforth.
At the heart of this is the truth of what happened to millions of Zimbabweans during the mid 200s under president Mugabe’s rule. A farcical rendering of democracy leading to the erosion of human rights and the rule of law, displacement, hunger and deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. The number of atrocities committed in the name of politics is astounding, essentially state sanctioned lynching, torture/rape farms and expulsion of international aid organisations leaving the people at the mercy of the state.
Gabrielle is a complex character but her actions are mostly logical considering where she comes from and her experiences in the book.
It’s written in short chapter which switch from past to present in the first until we meet at the present which continues throughout the rest of the book.
It’s clever, engaging and is very pertinent commentary on trauma. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to know how far is too far and the scale of corruption and the havoc it wreaks on the people of many African countries not just Zimbabwe.
alexim's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
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