Review:
This is a collection of thirteen new stories from South African Noble Prize winner, Nadine Gordimer. Even though, this book is categorized as a collection of short story fiction, it reads like a memoir. Gordimer's writing is complex and simply genius! I found myself enjoying the style much more than the actual story lines. I can now understand why Gordimer has won a Noble Prize, yet have to admit, that this is the first time I have ever been exposed to her. The themes alternate between politics, history, dreams and love, but not in a typical fashion. One of the best in the collection is "Tape Measure", in which the whole story is told from an odd point of view, that makes you laugh out loud. It is rare that I laugh while reading and when a book can do that, it is a keeper for me. "Gregor" is another great read and should be devoured in a low lit room, with you under the covers. Although you do not have to read this collection in order, I strongly suggest you do. I love the flow from story to story and overall think that this is a magnificent collection.
About the Author
Nadine Gordimer, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1991, is the author of fourteen novels, nine volumes of stories, and three nonfiction collections. She lives in Johannesburg, South Africa.
