“There is a fish in the mirror. The mirror is above the washbasin in the corner of your hostel room.”
The opening lines of a book I love for its fractured intensity. Reading it is like being plunged into a bruise, one that stains Zimbabweans everywhere.
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certainly; i trust your taste.
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That is a wonderful compliment – thank you. Each time I try to write a review of anything I am so aware that what I find meaning in, may mean little to someone else. That, I suppose, is the endless fascination of being human.
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This is why I enjoy reading people’s blog posts so much. they always seem to be that much more personal and mind opening. And different from what my physical friends talk about, if you know what I mean.
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Yes – I know what you mean. There is the chance for meaningful connection. I find the same with Instagram and Twitter, although, of course, in smaller snippets. I love the idea of a blog as a conversation.
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I’ve only just read your plangent review – too late for last Christmas but I will certainly look out for it.
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So glad you found this, and thanks for the comment. I’ve just had to look up the word ‘plangent’ – what an excellent word! I’d love to know what you think of the book if you do come across it.
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Thanks for the suggestion I’ll see if I can find it. Happy New Year!
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Thank you for looking out for this book. If you do find it I would be really interested to know what you think. I’m looking forward to getting more reading and writing done in 2021. Very best wishes to you as we head onwards.
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