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Dec 09, 2017lukasevansherman rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I've always disagreed with the idea that books are mere "escapism." I would argue that good books offer the exact opposite, which is engagement with the world. Or if they are escapism, the world being what it is, escape can be a healthy thing. All this to say, reading books from other countries and cultures is more important than ever. NoViolet Bulawayo is a Zimbabwean author, and her debut novel "We Need New Names" explores the stereotypes about Africa and the culture clash when its white protagonist comes to America to live with relatives. Other recent African books worth checking out are "Behold the Dreamers" and "Americanah."