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College Press, 2008
Ndafa Here? - Ignatius Mabasa's second novel was launched in Harare recently before an appreciative crowd of writers and book lovers.
Published by College Press, the book was described by those who had read it as a 'daring' account of how one woman defies the odds and emerges victorious.
Ndafa Here? (So What?) is a defiance question asked by a victim subjected to bashing, battering and trampling but then manages to rise.
In his speech, Mabasa who has also written another hugely successful novel titled Mapenzi said:
"The novel is an experiment because I was writing for women about issues that affect women when I am not a woman.
"This is dangerous because I can misrepresent women."
In a general discussion before the official launch of the book, guests praised Mabasa for dealing with issues that affect women.
One critic - a University of Zimbabwe lecturer - Memory Chirere, who is also a published writer said the book dealt with a number of issues.
"It's a very sad book that shows how relationships are skewed," he said.
Chirere said that the protagonist in the story is hated by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law with only her father-in-law showing some affection.
Others said the book shows how women are at the forefront of oppressing other women.
Ndafa Here
College Press, 2008Ndafa Here? - Ignatius Mabasa's second novel was launched in Harare recently before an appreciative crowd of writers and book lovers.
Published by College Press, the book was described by those who had read it as a 'daring' account of how one woman defies the odds and emerges victorious.
Ndafa Here? (So What?) is a defiance question asked by a victim subjected to bashing, battering and trampling but then manages to rise.
In his speech, Mabasa who has also written another hugely successful novel titled Mapenzi said:
"The novel is an experiment because I was writing for women about issues that affect women when I am not a woman.
"This is dangerous because I can misrepresent women."
In a general discussion before the official launch of the book, guests praised Mabasa for dealing with issues that affect women.
One critic - a University of Zimbabwe lecturer - Memory Chirere, who is also a published writer said the book dealt with a number of issues.
"It's a very sad book that shows how relationships are skewed," he said.
Chirere said that the protagonist in the story is hated by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law with only her father-in-law showing some affection.
Others said the book shows how women are at the forefront of oppressing other women.
