A review by annitikkala
Rotten Row by Petina Gappah

4.0

A great, fresh find! For someone not closely familiar with the culture of Zimbabwe and its local languages, following the stories may seem difficult at first, but this trouble is soon forgotten. The themes of crime and justice are universal, as are the humane characters Gappah describes: they love, they cheat, they laugh and they mourn. Although the topic is rough and the inequality and corruption present in the stories at points extremely frustrating, this book made me laugh more than any other in awhile! Recommended to anyone looking for a new perspective and at the same time a world that is very much familiar.