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Nervous Conditions
- Narrated by: Chipo Chung
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
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From the Booker Prize shortlisted author of This Mournable Body, one of the BBC's 100 women for 2020.
Two decades before Zimbabwe would win independence and ended white minority rule, 13-year-old Tambudzai Sigauke embarks on her education. On her shoulders rest the economic hopes of her parents, siblings and extended family, and within her burns the desire for independence. A timeless coming-of-age tale and a powerful exploration of cultural imperialism, Nervous Conditions charts Tambu's journey to personhood in a nation that is also emerging.
Critic reviews
"Unforgettable." (Alice Walker)
"This is the book we've been waiting for." (Doris Lessing)
"A unique and valuable book." (Booklist)
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- Anonymous User
- 22-12-22
Captivating and engaging
What an incredible engaging and well performed book well done to Tsitsi for such captivating work and to Chipo for bringing the characters to life!
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- Madaliso
- 23-10-21
Gripping tale
The narrator made it excruciatingly painful to listen to in parts due to absolutely butchering the vernacular language. I put that to that to one side to enjoy the tale.
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- Tasaratega
- 08-05-22
Great story, wonderfully written
Book clearly explains village life in Zimbabwe and the life of the girl child.
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- Dunbur
- 02-07-21
Moving & thought provoking.
If you have had (as I have had), a relative who lived in Zimbabwe when it was Rhodesia, and who told stories of the struggles in that country over many decades, you must ‘read’ (listen to) this book.
If you have never known anyone who lived in Zimbabwe when it was Rhodesia, but have an interest in the impact of colonial rule, you must ‘read’ this book.
If you want to begin to understand Africa, even from the perspective of one local culture, you must ‘read’ this book.
It is beautifully written, moving, provocative and challenging.
Oh Africa, what have the colonials done to you. What would that extraordinary continent be like now, it is had not been culturally overwhelmed by Europeans and denuded of its riches, resources and people, by outsiders.
Tsitsi Dangaremba is an extraordinary writer. She deserves to be read and to be listened to, in every way.
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- CP
- 18-04-22
Good, interesting read
Really interesting read, good strong sympathetic characters, lots of great rich descriptions, compelling, would recommend
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- vicky nyanga
- 03-08-21
A story that African women can relate to.
I really enjoyed this book. the last 15 minutes had me howling with laughter at the phrase "it's the Englishness" ..it' was even funnier when I translated it back into Shona...
Chipo Chung's reading voice takes you right to the scenes of story.......Super!
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-09-21
My first audiobook- loved it!
I enjoyed listening to this audiobook. thank you so much. our book club will never be the same again.
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-10-21
Brilliant telling of the search fo self-identity
A brilliant telling of what it means to be African in a multi-ethnic society, and our place within new family dynamics brought on by changing attitudes and the blending of cultures.
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- Finewine
- 07-08-23
Great narration brought this story to life
I found the story exploed the complexities of identity and growing up really well. I was taken completely unawares by the ending....I just wanted the tale to carry on as I'd become so involved with the characters.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-05-23
Touching story
Genuine performance and touching story. One of my favourite stories overall, definitely a feminist classic.
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