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3: 15 am and other stories
Spanning a period from the arrival of white settlers, past the second chimurenga and its aftermath in Gukurahundi, to modern day post-colonial Zimbabwe, Rudo Manyere daringly explores the shadowed corners of history. 3:15am and other stories takes you on a journey of love, loss, betrayal and everything in between. Manyere's debut anthology of nine short stories is a perfect blend of drama, romance steeped in historical fiction, reeling the reader into a world that is unpredictable and coloured by intrigue. She unravels the human heart with surgical precision, bearing, with stark clarity, the worst and best parts of her characters, in love and in war.
REVIEWS for 3.15 am and other stories
A kaleidoscopic collection of short stories exploring themes close to Rudo Manyere's heart. Set in Zimbabwe, a motley of carefully crafted characters journey with you through a beautifully executed debut by a gripping new voice. Samantha Rumbidzai Vazhure - Author & Poet, United KingdomRudo sweeps the dark corners of history in gentle, simple strokes and out comes the dirt, the ugliness, the dust of human shortcomings and amidst them, the forgotten pennies and marbles, the love, the hope, the determination of human spirit. Lazarus Panashe Nyagwambo - Author, Zimbabwe
Pick on any disillusionment, relief, grief, shock, guilt, shame, disgust, elation, the list goes on - Rudo Manyere can take you through these in just a paragraph. A powerful collection of short stories that touch on the lives of Zimbabweans, stretching from the colonial era through independence, to the turbulent times that followed. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a rollercoaster ride. Daniel Mutendi - Author, Zimbabwe
REVIEWS for 3.15 am and other stories
A kaleidoscopic collection of short stories exploring themes close to Rudo Manyere's heart. Set in Zimbabwe, a motley of carefully crafted characters journey with you through a beautifully executed debut by a gripping new voice. Samantha Rumbidzai Vazhure - Author & Poet, United KingdomRudo sweeps the dark corners of history in gentle, simple strokes and out comes the dirt, the ugliness, the dust of human shortcomings and amidst them, the forgotten pennies and marbles, the love, the hope, the determination of human spirit. Lazarus Panashe Nyagwambo - Author, Zimbabwe
Pick on any disillusionment, relief, grief, shock, guilt, shame, disgust, elation, the list goes on - Rudo Manyere can take you through these in just a paragraph. A powerful collection of short stories that touch on the lives of Zimbabweans, stretching from the colonial era through independence, to the turbulent times that followed. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a rollercoaster ride. Daniel Mutendi - Author, Zimbabwe
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190 pages, Hardcover
Published August 1, 2022
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November 18, 2022
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
' “Ah, but I don't understand it. Wasn't the white man our common enemy? How has this turned into a tribal thing? Are we not one?” '
3:15 Am And Other Stories by Rudo Manyere
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Lemme start by saying rarely do I read short stories. I have this fear that a story or two will spoil the whole book. But when I turned the first page of “3:15 Am And Other Stories” by Rudo Manyere, I just kept turning and turning the pages. Whetted appetite being satisfied.
Every word, sentence and paragraph are economized well, meaning we'll put across. Her narration both first person and multiple POVs are well executed adding a deeper view of the world she creates. Fluidity of her stories was beautiful, weaving subtle actions with deep themes and subtle themes with deep actions.
Oh, she has a knack with her wordplay too and her themes ranged from immigration, lost love, betrayal, family, colonialism, liberation, love, loss, pain, traditions, marriage, 'demons' we behold, infidelity... Every theme tagging my heart strings, every story leaving a mark in my heart and educating my mind on Zimbabwe and what it means to be African from way back then till contemporary now.
I deeply enjoyed and deeply appreciated '1965' and 'Pamushana'. Not because I love somber themes. But because I could see some semblance to my Kenyan history, effects of colonialism and tribalism, love, betrayal...things that made me look forward and pray especially now that elections are knocking on our door.
With the exquisite package and even more delectable content, this is a book I'd highly recommend: unapologetically Africa and true though fictitious. 🤭
Was reading and my heart was in awe of Rudo. I may not know her personally but I couldn't be more proud and am grateful to be some of the people to read and review the book beforehand. Maita.
' “Ah, but I don't understand it. Wasn't the white man our common enemy? How has this turned into a tribal thing? Are we not one?” '
3:15 Am And Other Stories by Rudo Manyere
~~~
Lemme start by saying rarely do I read short stories. I have this fear that a story or two will spoil the whole book. But when I turned the first page of “3:15 Am And Other Stories” by Rudo Manyere, I just kept turning and turning the pages. Whetted appetite being satisfied.
Every word, sentence and paragraph are economized well, meaning we'll put across. Her narration both first person and multiple POVs are well executed adding a deeper view of the world she creates. Fluidity of her stories was beautiful, weaving subtle actions with deep themes and subtle themes with deep actions.
Oh, she has a knack with her wordplay too and her themes ranged from immigration, lost love, betrayal, family, colonialism, liberation, love, loss, pain, traditions, marriage, 'demons' we behold, infidelity... Every theme tagging my heart strings, every story leaving a mark in my heart and educating my mind on Zimbabwe and what it means to be African from way back then till contemporary now.
I deeply enjoyed and deeply appreciated '1965' and 'Pamushana'. Not because I love somber themes. But because I could see some semblance to my Kenyan history, effects of colonialism and tribalism, love, betrayal...things that made me look forward and pray especially now that elections are knocking on our door.
With the exquisite package and even more delectable content, this is a book I'd highly recommend: unapologetically Africa and true though fictitious. 🤭
Was reading and my heart was in awe of Rudo. I may not know her personally but I couldn't be more proud and am grateful to be some of the people to read and review the book beforehand. Maita.
June 29, 2023
A beautifully written debut by Rudo Manyere, set around the experiences of myriad characters. Evokes a cacophony of emotions, unrequited love, betrayal, disillusionment and alienation among others. Again and again, Manyere's stories aptly captures the subtleties of multiple dynamics and social situations involving her diverse characters.
This brilliant debut signals the promise of more to come from the erudite pen of the author. I look forward to reading more from this vibrant voice.
This brilliant debut signals the promise of more to come from the erudite pen of the author. I look forward to reading more from this vibrant voice.
April 6, 2023
If you're looking for a light interesting read for th me Easter holidays this is your good to book. Exceptional work by Rudo. The book consists of short stories with varying from love, war, history, economy and independence. Great debut and I highly recommend the book.
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