Newlyweds' Window: The 2022 Mukana Press Anthology Of African Writing

Newlyweds' Window: The 2022 Mukana Press Anthology Of African Writing | Mukana Press

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My favorite thing about the anthology was that the stories elicited such strong and varying emotions. Most of the stories were so simple, yet so effective in conveying emotion, and that made it a very powerful book. Honestly, it‘s hard to pick my favorite stories from this anthology, but if I had to choose, I would say “The Daya Zimu” by Vanessa Nakayange, “Rain” by Muuka Gwaba, and “This is for My Aunt Penzi, Who—” by Idza Luhumyo were my top 3.

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The Newlywed‘s Window is an entertaining and thought-provoking collection of short stories, stories written by some of Africa‘s most talented, and undiscovered, writers. I really liked the variety of the stories found within this collection; there are so many genres included, as well as many unique perspectives about life–its difficulties and hurdles but also its triumphs and achievements. There are many good stories in this collection.

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TheBiasedBibliophile I‘m looking forward to this book! 2y

RavenclawPrincess913 @TheBiasedBibliophile yayy I liked some the stories and the others not so much 🥰 2y

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Newlyweds' Window: The 2022 Mukana Press Anthology Of African Writing | Mukana Press

so-so

was scary but caught my attention. The ending was super confusing.

Border Control
Author: Aldine Jojo Elhassan

This story was sad due to this girl's traumatic delivery and mistreatment from the nurses. Scary to read to being pregnant currently it gave me anxiety and almost had me crying.

RavenclawPrincess913 The Newlyweds' Window
Author: Husnah Mad-hy

"But her fate was like the rest of the unmarried women; marry young, give the husband and their families some children (at least one boy), and subdue her dreams to the more practical and 'real life' expectations of Swahili women- cooking, cleaning, raising, tending to her husband, attending weddings and funerals, and the likes." 2y

RavenclawPrincess913 This is ok if you want this in life but every girl should not be forced into it.

"She watched and could sometimes hear as they made love every night for six months straight." This is majorly creepy.

This story was creepy and confusing the main character gave off stalker vibes and needs to mind their own business and give the people some privacy. 2y

RavenclawPrincess913 Black Pawpaw
Author: Obinna Ezeodili
This ones really sad how they have to beg for help and than the abuse the main character receives. Also Binye seeing her as mama instead of his mom is sad. The mom should be around more. The sexual assault is sad and screwed up too and very triggering. And the Aunt died from self defense this girl shouldn't have to be punished for it she was defending herself during sexual assault.
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