Dew in the Morning SHIMMER CHINODYA
Chinodya's debut novel delves into rural Zimbabwe life during the 1960s and 1970s, shaped by migration due to population pressure. Families moved northward, earning the name follows one such deruka family's transition from the city to the countryside. Narrated by Godi, a young family member, the story unfolds with their struggle for survival amid new challenges. This includes fitting in with villagers, educating children in colonial schools, the father's urban life to cover school fees, and the mother's among classic works in African literature.
