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Iqunga
He is speaking in a hushed tone, as if this is a forbidden subject. 'He said there were twins here, boys. He said their father died on the day they were born.' He stops and squints as if trying to remember something. 'I'm not sure if I'm getting the story right, but there were other twins before, but they all died. The father must have done something because these two lived, only them, and then he died. They were good children, that's what my father said, but then one day they must have been 14 years old...' He stops when he hears a gasp. 'What happened? What did they do?' Qhawe asks. 'They killed a priest. He was one of those that were recruiting people o join a church, and most people here believed him and followed him. He built a school and stuff. The twins went to that school. But he must have made them very angry because...' 'How did they kill him?'-Mqhele The man shrugs before he speaks. 'From what I was told, they slit his throat and left him sitting on a chair, bleeding to death.' There's silence. The man is telling the story like its an urban legend, but they know, it is a familiar one. 'Is that what you wanted to know?' the man asks, looking at Sisekelo. He doesn't answer. 'So, what happened to the twins' mother?' Qhawe asks. The man sighs deeply. 'They burnt her alive.'
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Dudu Busani-Dube
13 books1,954 followersDudu Busani-Dube is the author of the popular Hlomu series of self-published novels, being Hlomu the Wife, Zandile the Resolute, and Naledi his Love, which has sold tens of thousands of copies.
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November 15, 2020
Had I not re-read the first three books and went through her storylines on the Hlomu Series website, this review would have gone completely differently, and in all honesty, I would have been completely lost. If anyone happens to read this review and has not yet read the book, do yourself that one favour. It is also a 360 degree turn from the first 3 books, and I am happy that she went that route. The first three books are about a specific brother and how they met their wives and their troubles in the relationships. If I had to read that for the fourth time, again, the scoring would have been lower. The story begins with the ending. The ending is probably also the beginning of the next book.
The storyline takes place in two parts. It is a part prologue to the Zulu Brothers, and alternates between present and past events, with the past events, not only repeating themselves, but also revealing why the Zulu Brothers are the way they are. The past part of the book, tells the story of their grandparents’ struggle to have children. They would conceive, however the children would not survive birth. When their grandmother was pregnant with their father and his twin brother, their grandfather went to consult, and when he came back, his wife gave birth to the twins, and the grandfather immediately died. The twins, Sbopho and Nyanda, lived. The details as to what was said during the consultation are not specified and will probably be revealed in another book. This consultation (based on my understanding) is the catalyst to the troubles they are now facing in their lives, which is being cursed with Iqunga. The past part, also reveals how the brothers first killed. Then the present part of the book, tells the story of the Brothers also consulting, after being made aware that they have the curse of Iqunga, and they are trying to correct it, before their children become like them. This makes it more critical, as one of their boys already almost killed on of the kids he was playing with.
The story is also a book of revelations of sorts, giving us insight into some of the story lines that left us puzzled in the previous books. For example the revelation of Zandile’s father’s killer (being the big one), the events that led to their parent’s death. The book reveals how Mqhele ended up with their father’s guitar, when they actually left Mbuba with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Naledi ended with the cliffhanger - “We are having a funeral”, and that is also revealed (whose funeral they are having). The reason why Naledi’s mother left her husband and her daughters is also revealed.
On the downside, there are too many new characters being introduced at once, which adds more complexity to an already complicated storyline. Another downside to the book (and this is the case with all her other books) is that she has many brilliant storylines, and she wants to put them all in one 300/400 page book. This results in short lived storylines that need to be explained in another book, before the story in the new book can actually continue. Some of the stories were copy and pastes from her website (which was the same issue or dislike I had with Naledi and Zandile). It is frustrating for this to happen when the reader has been waiting five years for her next book to be released. This is why I did not allocate the last two stars.
Similar to her other books, I enjoyed this one, and am looking forward to Mess, despite the fact that I only gave the book 3 stars.
The storyline takes place in two parts. It is a part prologue to the Zulu Brothers, and alternates between present and past events, with the past events, not only repeating themselves, but also revealing why the Zulu Brothers are the way they are. The past part of the book, tells the story of their grandparents’ struggle to have children. They would conceive, however the children would not survive birth. When their grandmother was pregnant with their father and his twin brother, their grandfather went to consult, and when he came back, his wife gave birth to the twins, and the grandfather immediately died. The twins, Sbopho and Nyanda, lived. The details as to what was said during the consultation are not specified and will probably be revealed in another book. This consultation (based on my understanding) is the catalyst to the troubles they are now facing in their lives, which is being cursed with Iqunga. The past part, also reveals how the brothers first killed. Then the present part of the book, tells the story of the Brothers also consulting, after being made aware that they have the curse of Iqunga, and they are trying to correct it, before their children become like them. This makes it more critical, as one of their boys already almost killed on of the kids he was playing with.
The story is also a book of revelations of sorts, giving us insight into some of the story lines that left us puzzled in the previous books. For example the revelation of Zandile’s father’s killer (being the big one), the events that led to their parent’s death. The book reveals how Mqhele ended up with their father’s guitar, when they actually left Mbuba with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Naledi ended with the cliffhanger - “We are having a funeral”, and that is also revealed (whose funeral they are having). The reason why Naledi’s mother left her husband and her daughters is also revealed.
On the downside, there are too many new characters being introduced at once, which adds more complexity to an already complicated storyline. Another downside to the book (and this is the case with all her other books) is that she has many brilliant storylines, and she wants to put them all in one 300/400 page book. This results in short lived storylines that need to be explained in another book, before the story in the new book can actually continue. Some of the stories were copy and pastes from her website (which was the same issue or dislike I had with Naledi and Zandile). It is frustrating for this to happen when the reader has been waiting five years for her next book to be released. This is why I did not allocate the last two stars.
Similar to her other books, I enjoyed this one, and am looking forward to Mess, despite the fact that I only gave the book 3 stars.
November 9, 2020
Iqunga loosely translated means the urge to kill again...
A meeting with a man who tells them they need to rid themselves of this curse leads the Zulu brothers on a journey of uncovering their lineage. An important journey that’s to break this curse and ensure that their offspring don’t turn out like them. This of course, is not without the drama that constantly surrounds these men!
While I usually go through Dudu’s books at lightening speed, I struggled with this one. I just couldn’t connect with the storyline and writing style but did appreciate the context/ background it provides to the first three books in the series.
A meeting with a man who tells them they need to rid themselves of this curse leads the Zulu brothers on a journey of uncovering their lineage. An important journey that’s to break this curse and ensure that their offspring don’t turn out like them. This of course, is not without the drama that constantly surrounds these men!
While I usually go through Dudu’s books at lightening speed, I struggled with this one. I just couldn’t connect with the storyline and writing style but did appreciate the context/ background it provides to the first three books in the series.
October 21, 2020
“She wanted to push him away and punish him for what he did but what she didn’t know was by doing that, she was drawing him closer. Mqhele loves the soft and innocent side of her more, the fragile and perfect. Mqoqi is different.”😍
This book was just delish, so engaging and pleasurable. I loved how it has many different points of view, getting to understand each member especially those who were minor in the first books. Loved also the names heading of the chapters and how she was like unapologetic about Zulu statements with no translations lol I just passed them🤦🏾♀️. The book also has many characters tjo- had to scratch my memory to remember some of the links. It really helps to refresh one’s memory with the first 3 books and the short stories on the Zulu brothers that are on the Hlomu website.
Iqunga is like a backdrop, the foundational story of the Zulu brothers on where they came from, their forefathers, and the familial curse. It seals some of the pending stories in the first books like who killed Zandile’s father🤯🤦🏾♀️, Nqoba and Gugu how they came to be, Hlomu and Mqoqi🙆🏾♀️ lol, the family curse of twins. In all the Hlomu books so far, I love how Dudu encores on the importance of family, culture and relationships(be it sexual or friendships).
The prelude makes more sense after reading the ending on the book that was genius of her. The book is such a cliffhanger though, I can only imagine what drama will be unfolding in The Mess, can’t wait for the 26th of November!
This book was just delish, so engaging and pleasurable. I loved how it has many different points of view, getting to understand each member especially those who were minor in the first books. Loved also the names heading of the chapters and how she was like unapologetic about Zulu statements with no translations lol I just passed them🤦🏾♀️. The book also has many characters tjo- had to scratch my memory to remember some of the links. It really helps to refresh one’s memory with the first 3 books and the short stories on the Zulu brothers that are on the Hlomu website.
Iqunga is like a backdrop, the foundational story of the Zulu brothers on where they came from, their forefathers, and the familial curse. It seals some of the pending stories in the first books like who killed Zandile’s father🤯🤦🏾♀️, Nqoba and Gugu how they came to be, Hlomu and Mqoqi🙆🏾♀️ lol, the family curse of twins. In all the Hlomu books so far, I love how Dudu encores on the importance of family, culture and relationships(be it sexual or friendships).
The prelude makes more sense after reading the ending on the book that was genius of her. The book is such a cliffhanger though, I can only imagine what drama will be unfolding in The Mess, can’t wait for the 26th of November!
November 19, 2020
It’s ironic how Dudu always says “I’m not gonna be always writing about the girl meets boy stories” because I feel that’s where she gets it right, that her speciality if i May say so in the sense that she tells it like no other
I think the way she’s tell love stories is what makes us fall head over heels for her books, Mqhele would go to the ends of the world for Hlomu, the way Nkosana refuse to move on even if he isn’t quite sure that what he’s waiting for will come back to him, he did wait for 17 years for the woman he loves. Qhawe literally travel across provinces be it day or night to be with his love
I do not fault IQUNGA with anything it is still as exceptional a story as the other three however I feel it was no different from any other novel that touch on the subject of violent and guess what blacks are always the villains. We all know that
what makes Dudu’s books rare and relevant her description of the purest love the big eyed brothers have for each and everyone within the family that’s what is lacking in literature particularly when black relations is to feature in a story we are depicted in the worse ways possible
But in her books Dudu humanize us, instill the fading hope that we too are capable of love, worthy of wealth and embrace and celebrate our blackness, culture and traditions.
I qunga was great I enjoyed reading it did feel like a monumental book that will stay for generations to come
Was it worth the five years wait - yes
Was the price worth it - every single penny
Do I recommend it - absolutely
My point I guess was to tell Dudu that her description of love and violence is no like any other I have read continue to write about girl meets boy because no body tells it like you do
I think the way she’s tell love stories is what makes us fall head over heels for her books, Mqhele would go to the ends of the world for Hlomu, the way Nkosana refuse to move on even if he isn’t quite sure that what he’s waiting for will come back to him, he did wait for 17 years for the woman he loves. Qhawe literally travel across provinces be it day or night to be with his love
I do not fault IQUNGA with anything it is still as exceptional a story as the other three however I feel it was no different from any other novel that touch on the subject of violent and guess what blacks are always the villains. We all know that
what makes Dudu’s books rare and relevant her description of the purest love the big eyed brothers have for each and everyone within the family that’s what is lacking in literature particularly when black relations is to feature in a story we are depicted in the worse ways possible
But in her books Dudu humanize us, instill the fading hope that we too are capable of love, worthy of wealth and embrace and celebrate our blackness, culture and traditions.
I qunga was great I enjoyed reading it did feel like a monumental book that will stay for generations to come
Was it worth the five years wait - yes
Was the price worth it - every single penny
Do I recommend it - absolutely
My point I guess was to tell Dudu that her description of love and violence is no like any other I have read continue to write about girl meets boy because no body tells it like you do
November 16, 2020
IQUNGA - the urge to kill.
I honestly don't know what to say or where to start about this book.
I went in not fully knowing what to expect. I love the pace of the book, I love how the chapter titles on its own were drawing me in. The suspense!!! Everything else from the previous books started to make so much sense, the secrets!!!
I loved how the " unimportant" characters from the previous books proved their significance, how the " new" characters were perfectly woven into the story providing enough context of where the Zulu brothers came from, their fascinating history.
I have gotten so used to the wives narrating the story that it was some how a foreign feeling to read about them from someone else's perspective, the pain they endured in the name of love they have for these men, all the feelings they have kept inside.
I loved how the African beliefs were explored in depth and even though the brothers didn't believe much but for the sake of their children they had to get out of their comfort zone, they don't compromise when it comes to them one of the reasons we love them so much.
"The sins of the father are to be laid upon the children"
They have to fix what their forefathers did so it does not fall on their children.
The book really left me wanting more, but book 5 is around the corner 😊
I honestly don't know what to say or where to start about this book.
I went in not fully knowing what to expect. I love the pace of the book, I love how the chapter titles on its own were drawing me in. The suspense!!! Everything else from the previous books started to make so much sense, the secrets!!!
I loved how the " unimportant" characters from the previous books proved their significance, how the " new" characters were perfectly woven into the story providing enough context of where the Zulu brothers came from, their fascinating history.
I have gotten so used to the wives narrating the story that it was some how a foreign feeling to read about them from someone else's perspective, the pain they endured in the name of love they have for these men, all the feelings they have kept inside.
I loved how the African beliefs were explored in depth and even though the brothers didn't believe much but for the sake of their children they had to get out of their comfort zone, they don't compromise when it comes to them one of the reasons we love them so much.
"The sins of the father are to be laid upon the children"
They have to fix what their forefathers did so it does not fall on their children.
The book really left me wanting more, but book 5 is around the corner 😊
December 12, 2020
Found it difficult to get into the storyline, I didn’t enjoy how she started the early chapters I had to reread the chapters once I knew who the characters were to get a full idea of what was happening.
You can tell this is the last book of the series the author tries to fit everyone story in this book. I realised that my favourite Zulu brother is Mqoqi (shame) it would have been great to get a series on him...
The end was lukewarm it just ended abruptly... 🤷🏾♀️
You can tell this is the last book of the series the author tries to fit everyone story in this book. I realised that my favourite Zulu brother is Mqoqi (shame) it would have been great to get a series on him...
The end was lukewarm it just ended abruptly... 🤷🏾♀️
November 10, 2020
Dudu has done it again. I love the book so much. So informative and insightful about the traditions Africans do or practice, how our ancestors live through or in us. I loved all of it. I appreciated reading the “insignificant” characters, they felt big to me, I think it’s because of how they relate to the main characters. Hearing what the brothers are going through, thinking of doing was also my favourite parts.
I felt the ending was a bit underwhelming considering the build up was hot hot hot ! Even so I enjoyed the book, I cannot wait for Mess 😁
I felt the ending was a bit underwhelming considering the build up was hot hot hot ! Even so I enjoyed the book, I cannot wait for Mess 😁
December 19, 2021
As always Dudu is good with the drama and the suspense. I felt that she should have ended with Naledi His Love that would have been a perfect ending than this book. On this one felt there was nothing new but filling in the gaps on the first 3 books that was not necessary as we had already made our imaginations. It was also all over the place where one time it’s on this person next it’s talking about the past so haaiii it was a lot.
September 5, 2023
24/5/2023 first review *** I will come back and finish telling you what the book is about.
The writing was awesome. Since I read the Hlomu series years ago, I don't remember what occurred and half the time I felt confused , there are too many new characters. However, what's interesting is that I couldn't put the book down because I was so intrigued by what would happen next. Near the end the plot is all over the show and it felt rushed. ..brb!
The writing was awesome. Since I read the Hlomu series years ago, I don't remember what occurred and half the time I felt confused , there are too many new characters. However, what's interesting is that I couldn't put the book down because I was so intrigued by what would happen next. Near the end the plot is all over the show and it felt rushed. ..brb!
December 4, 2020
Not so sure if I still like these brothers now. Before I loved thier love and strength, in Qunga they are now showing thier vulnerability and weaknesses....still love Nkosana😘😘
A different style of writing...with all these people narrating instead of one person tends to be confusing but does help us get more perspective ...Can't wait to start reading my Mess🤗🤗 Buy I'm so scared lol
A different style of writing...with all these people narrating instead of one person tends to be confusing but does help us get more perspective ...Can't wait to start reading my Mess🤗🤗 Buy I'm so scared lol
March 30, 2021
Hmmm, I kinda enjoyed the book; however towards the end the plot was scattered and had to revisit some books to understand what was going on as it got complicated and seemed like the author wanted to cramp some characters in.
October 24, 2020
I have no words! I am still recovering from one bumpy ride called Iqunga
January 8, 2021
Writing style did not do it for me. And half the time I was confused about the timeline
July 23, 2021
Iqunga! What a book!!
Don’t read this review if you haven’t read the book, spoiler ALERT!!
Where do I even start. I was so confused when I read the book, because I’m so used to the wives telling the story themselves. So having someone tell us about them was very interesting and I enjoyed it
- Nkosana and Zandile
I didn’t think Sbani has seen so much from a young age. I never thought he would ever be traumatised in his sleep. So him turning into drunk really broke my heart.
When I read about Zandile’s father dying peacefully in his sleep on Naledi His Love, I definitely there was more to that story. Nkosana made me so angry in this book, esp with regards to how he treated Sbani. His son needed patience and not rejection. The poor boy never got to be a child.
-Nqoba and Gugu
The mother of all shockers!!! When Zandile said Gugu was a Nqobile look-alike I didn’t think too much into it. Discovering that Nqobile and Gugu are sisters shook me to the core! The cherry ontop was the house!! Nqoba is a messed up man! I’m starting to doubt his love for Gugu, cos clearly he married her to take away his guilt.
Mqhele and Hlomu
Honestly these two have a toxic relationship. None of them is leaving that relationship alive. Someone will kill someone, and with Mqhele’s track record I bet it’s going to be him. I never saw the twist of him ever having a twin. Now a lot of things makes sense about his rage. No wonder Nomafu did what she did. She was avoiding another Sbopho and Nyanda situation.
Qhawe and Naledi
I was expecting to find out in detail what actually happened at the cash in transit heist that killed Lesedi’s husband. I wonder if Qhawe is the one that actually pulled the trigger…
Naledi’s mom?? Haibo I didn’t expect her to do that with her husbands brother.
Mqoqi
He needs to let go of Hlomu in his heart!
I wonder if Dudu Dube had already figured out this particular story line years ago when she wrote the first 3 books. Because I love how she used this book to tie up loose ends. This book makes so much sense. Even the non factor characters got to tell us their story. Well done to the writer, if this was the last book, I would still be happy. But Mess is next! I also wonder what’s going to happen on Hlomu The End…
Don’t read this review if you haven’t read the book, spoiler ALERT!!
Where do I even start. I was so confused when I read the book, because I’m so used to the wives telling the story themselves. So having someone tell us about them was very interesting and I enjoyed it
- Nkosana and Zandile
I didn’t think Sbani has seen so much from a young age. I never thought he would ever be traumatised in his sleep. So him turning into drunk really broke my heart.
When I read about Zandile’s father dying peacefully in his sleep on Naledi His Love, I definitely there was more to that story. Nkosana made me so angry in this book, esp with regards to how he treated Sbani. His son needed patience and not rejection. The poor boy never got to be a child.
-Nqoba and Gugu
The mother of all shockers!!! When Zandile said Gugu was a Nqobile look-alike I didn’t think too much into it. Discovering that Nqobile and Gugu are sisters shook me to the core! The cherry ontop was the house!! Nqoba is a messed up man! I’m starting to doubt his love for Gugu, cos clearly he married her to take away his guilt.
Mqhele and Hlomu
Honestly these two have a toxic relationship. None of them is leaving that relationship alive. Someone will kill someone, and with Mqhele’s track record I bet it’s going to be him. I never saw the twist of him ever having a twin. Now a lot of things makes sense about his rage. No wonder Nomafu did what she did. She was avoiding another Sbopho and Nyanda situation.
Qhawe and Naledi
I was expecting to find out in detail what actually happened at the cash in transit heist that killed Lesedi’s husband. I wonder if Qhawe is the one that actually pulled the trigger…
Naledi’s mom?? Haibo I didn’t expect her to do that with her husbands brother.
Mqoqi
He needs to let go of Hlomu in his heart!
I wonder if Dudu Dube had already figured out this particular story line years ago when she wrote the first 3 books. Because I love how she used this book to tie up loose ends. This book makes so much sense. Even the non factor characters got to tell us their story. Well done to the writer, if this was the last book, I would still be happy. But Mess is next! I also wonder what’s going to happen on Hlomu The End…
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 23, 2022
This is one of the most confusing yet intriguing book i have ever read. I had to read it three times in order to understand it and be like "ohh, now i get it." But it's such an interesting read. I loved it.
November 19, 2020
But Dudu, why do you always leave us mid-air at the end of your books? I’m always left wanting more from your stories, wondering what the characters will be up to next 😅 I sure hope the next book in the series is in the pipeline 😃
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Dudu definitely does thrill and intrigue very well. Even though I would get confused a bit as I read this one, the drama of it all keeps you reading. You read sitting at the edge of your seat, wondering what the next page and chapter will bring.
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“The sins of the father are to be laid upon the children”...this book was about the Zulu brothers finding out more about their past and making right what the previous generations had done so that their children would not turn out like them. And like the other books, family, sticking together and making sure everyone is protected were big themes. Still love that about the series even though so many secrets are still kept and some unraveled which makes some relationships difficult.
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If you’ve read the other 3 books and are interested to know about some of the characters we were introduced to in them, this book will answer those questions for you. It ties up well some of the stories that I felt were left hanging in the other books. Another one is a must because there’s definitely more to come after reading this one.
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Thank you to Dudu once again for sharing her gift of storytelling with us.
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Dudu definitely does thrill and intrigue very well. Even though I would get confused a bit as I read this one, the drama of it all keeps you reading. You read sitting at the edge of your seat, wondering what the next page and chapter will bring.
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“The sins of the father are to be laid upon the children”...this book was about the Zulu brothers finding out more about their past and making right what the previous generations had done so that their children would not turn out like them. And like the other books, family, sticking together and making sure everyone is protected were big themes. Still love that about the series even though so many secrets are still kept and some unraveled which makes some relationships difficult.
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If you’ve read the other 3 books and are interested to know about some of the characters we were introduced to in them, this book will answer those questions for you. It ties up well some of the stories that I felt were left hanging in the other books. Another one is a must because there’s definitely more to come after reading this one.
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Thank you to Dudu once again for sharing her gift of storytelling with us.
May 15, 2021
I want to believe she was writing from a totally different space as compared to the first three ... I could not recognise her in this book at all... I was lost most of the time trying to figure out if I’m reading Dudu Busani or someone else whiles trying to figure out who is who? ........ I almost gave up at some point because it felt like I am studying for an exam ....... I had to go back many times trying to recall . Each chapter felt like a prologue of a new book .However I got the hang of it in the last chapters...her energy sort of finally connected with me ........ i found it very difficult to read though I don’t think 🤔 I can recommend to a novice reader.
I liked the summaries and recollection of all the other characters that she never really spoke about .....but hey.. it’s a mountain to climb 🧗♀️.maybe it was just unexpected and me refusing to adapt to change...🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️I don’t know........now I’m scared to open “Mess”
I liked the summaries and recollection of all the other characters that she never really spoke about .....but hey.. it’s a mountain to climb 🧗♀️.maybe it was just unexpected and me refusing to adapt to change...🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️I don’t know........now I’m scared to open “Mess”
February 1, 2021
I just recently started reading the series, so right after Naledi I jumped onto Iqunga so my memory is still quite fresh. I really liked the prelude, it worked with how the book ended. In the begining, I was caught off guard because of the writing style and then an aray of new characters had been introduced so the chapters got a little confusing. But as I kept reading, the pieces came together eventually.
So many things were answered, Gugu's story was displayed quite nicely and I enjoyed that because I didnt really see her fit in the past books. The brothers story and why they are the way they are was also the focus, which I really enjoyed because I feel we got to know and understand their past better as it came back to haunt them. Good read Dudu
So many things were answered, Gugu's story was displayed quite nicely and I enjoyed that because I didnt really see her fit in the past books. The brothers story and why they are the way they are was also the focus, which I really enjoyed because I feel we got to know and understand their past better as it came back to haunt them. Good read Dudu
November 9, 2020
4 stars because if I give you 5, you may never write again. Brilliant, I enjoyed every page. You have got to keep this story going till Hlomu becomes a grandmother! We love this series - The Mess - I’m waiting.
Iqunga feels like the dictionary of the Zulu lives. This is the one that we will keep by all the others, just to cross reference all of the twists & turns.
What a roller coaster. Shocking revelations and that cliff hanger at the end! Testicular cancer!
Mqhele a twin. Who would have thought. I’m not sure how Dudu comes up with the story line & long may it last. Great read & we look forward to the next one. Thank you!
Iqunga feels like the dictionary of the Zulu lives. This is the one that we will keep by all the others, just to cross reference all of the twists & turns.
What a roller coaster. Shocking revelations and that cliff hanger at the end! Testicular cancer!
Mqhele a twin. Who would have thought. I’m not sure how Dudu comes up with the story line & long may it last. Great read & we look forward to the next one. Thank you!
February 26, 2021
Dudu is such a wonderful storyteller! I should have actually gone back to the previous books just to jog my memory of the previous characters cause wow there would be times I would be so confused haha. I found myself reading too quickly and I would try to savor the story but I would be on the edge of my seat and holding my breath while reading certain pages that it just wasn't feasible for me to read slower this is how enthralled I was by the story. I do have the second book but have opted not to read it and re-read the previous and hopefully by the time I am done the last book will be out. She is the queen of cliffhangers so I don't want to wait anxiously for the next book.
March 11, 2021
I believe this is the book before all the books as it gives us a history lesson into the lives of the Zulu brothers. Told through a number of point of views and flashbacks, this fourth installment of The Hlomu the Wife series sees the brothers try to fix their past before it completely destroys their future.
Told completely differently from the first three books in the series, this book doesn't necessarily focus on one love story but rather on a number of things which led to the current situations the brothers find themselves in.
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Told completely differently from the first three books in the series, this book doesn't necessarily focus on one love story but rather on a number of things which led to the current situations the brothers find themselves in.
Check out the full review on my booktube channel Curious Salo Reads https://youtu.be/ZoSlY1U04-k
June 27, 2022
This is the 4th book in the Hlomu series and it reads as such. Its greatest contribution is that it contextualizes the series. Unlike the 1st three books, Iqunga is narrated from different POVs which gives a more rounded 360° approach. One can also see the author's growth in this book. A worthwhile read for those familiar with the world of the Zulu family.
I appreciate that the genre is different from the previous books. The romance was starting to sound old and repeatetive.
I appreciate that the genre is different from the previous books. The romance was starting to sound old and repeatetive.
October 18, 2020
The book arrived Friday afternoon by courier. By Saturday evening I was done reading. Iqunga grabs you from the first page until the last page.
There are many characters in the book, which makes it difficult to keep up. But boy was the story captivating!
There are many characters in the book, which makes it difficult to keep up. But boy was the story captivating!
February 1, 2021
This book was a reminder that everyone has a story and that childhood traumas are not to be ignored or swept under the carpet. Life in one way or another will have you deal with them. Pretty quick read, will need time to recover before moving to book 5
January 27, 2022
It's hard to hate the Zulu brothers even after reading this in fact more than anything you feel sorry for them because there some things which are out of our control and thats exactly what we see in this instalment. There were too many challenges in their way and it's sad, this one was sad to read.
December 1, 2020
Anything written by Dudu Busani Dube I will always read, She is good
November 1, 2020
There were too many characters so you have to have read the 3 previous books to understand but I loved it.❤🖤❤
January 8, 2021
IQUNGA was more on the Zulu culture, I love the way Dudu gave us background on the Zulu boys. This helped me to understand why they were so troubled.
January 8, 2021
This is a very good book
January 18, 2021
Still reading
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