All Gomorrahs Are The Same
Genre:
Literary & General
Author:
Thenjiwe Mswane
Publisher:
Legend Press
Language:
English
AUTHOR BIO:
Thenjiwe Mswane is the author of the Sunday Times Literary Awards shortlisted novel All Gomorrahs Are the Same (Blackbird Books, 2021). She has also written for numerous publications including HOLAafrica! the GALA Queer Archives Queer Realness. Although writing is a large aspect of her career, Thenjiwe is also a full-time public servant in Higher Education and a PhD candidate.
Pages:
308
Publication:
Rights available:
Italian, German
DESCRIPTION:
Makhosi battles inner turmoil, unable to express her anger to her mother, Duduzile, a hardworking woman losing touch with her daughter.
Nonhle, Makhosi’s younger sister, watches the growing gap between them.
The narrative unfolds the complex conversations within families―womanhood, parenting, sexuality, and mental health. It’s an epic tale told through the eyes of three women, navigating the delicate threads of love, pain, and resilience within the intricate dance of family bonds.
REVIEWS:
‘A stunning debut’ Karabo Pebane @pebi_books ‘A must read for anyone longing for a captivating novel that nourishes your spirit and inspires you to wonder’ NowInSA ‘A sprawling, deeply moving book that lingers with you’ OkayAfrica ‘Gently lifts the veil of familiarity that shrouds the existence of three women, allowing us a powerfully intimate view into their inner lives’ The Sunday Times SA
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