๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ: I Swear by Azania ๐
๐๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ: Shaakira Ally โ๏ธ
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The author has done an impressive job with her debut novel. The title is well-chosen, and the language throughout the book is clear and accessible.
Adoni was born prematurely on the island of Tasmania to an Aboriginal mother. Tragically, his mother died in a fire, but Adoni was rescued by a firefighter named Leo Arkin. Later, he was diagnosed with pseudoachondroplasia. When offered a job as a circus clown, he accepted it, seeking a place where he could belong.
Elise was born during the height of Apartheid in South Africa, into a white family with deeply racist attitudes toward their Black laborers. Despite their very different backgrounds, Elise and Adoni eventually met and got married. Though they initially decided not to have children, Elise became pregnant. She hid the pregnancy from Adoni and gave birth to a daughter, Azania.
Azania grew up facing bullying and racism at school. After Eliseโs tragic suicide, Azania was placed in the care of her aunt, Jasmine. The story follows Azaniaโs ongoing struggles with racism and discrimination in a deeply divided society.
This is a powerful and eye-opening narrative that sheds light on the harsh realities of racism and discrimination. The storytelling is smooth and engaging. I felt deep sympathy for Azania, who endured so much from such a young age. This is the first book Iโve read that explores the impact of Apartheid and its lingering effects in the post-Apartheid era.
- ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด: 5/5
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