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A review by cainwaogu
Maru by Bessie Head
4.0
This is probably the most subversive "romance" I have ever read. None of the characters are good people and none of their actions are altruistic. Love does not inspire characters to transcend their situations and prejudices but enables them to make some sad and selfish decisions. This is one of the few works were you get depictions of men and women's rapture and the violence that can accompany it.
Interestingly, the story features the common trope of two wealthy chiefs competing for the love one woman pariah but Head presents it in such an honest way. She shows how both rich suitors use their wealth and access to manipulate and pressure her into submission. Although the narrative was a bit disjointed at times I truly appreciate the ideas the author presents.
Interestingly, the story features the common trope of two wealthy chiefs competing for the love one woman pariah but Head presents it in such an honest way. She shows how both rich suitors use their wealth and access to manipulate and pressure her into submission. Although the narrative was a bit disjointed at times I truly appreciate the ideas the author presents.