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A review by blackfeatherhideout
An Elegy for Easterly: Stories by Petina Gappah
4.0
"An Elegy for Easterly" is a collection of short stories mainly set in Zimbabwe during the decline of her economy. The various characters that are featured all come with a unique perspective on the situation, and in her unique way, Gappah manages to weave a thread through the collection that binds the stories together seamlessly.
The best short stories are the ones that tease you. Just when you’re about to take another bite, that is the end of the story. There are some I wished would have lasted longer, such as 'Something Nice from London'. I wanted to go home and hear about Peter’s burial, but that would have made it lose its impact, I suppose.
The best short stories are the ones that tease you. Just when you’re about to take another bite, that is the end of the story. There are some I wished would have lasted longer, such as 'Something Nice from London'. I wanted to go home and hear about Peter’s burial, but that would have made it lose its impact, I suppose.