Reading and Watching the World: Books, Film and Art
There's a whole world out there! I'm an experienced, UK-based editor and a bit of an aesthetic dilettante. I'm making it my off-duty duty to bring to your attention books, films, artists, music and TV from all over the world. Reviews are SPOILER FREE. New posts every week. See Reviews by country for my reviews from each nation.
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA I’m a bit behind with my reading plans, as I’ve unexpectedly been doing a lot of extra hours at work after someone left. Until their replacement starts, I’ve been handed all their authors and their workload to deal with, along with my own, although the end does seem to be in sight, even …
Continue reading “The Book of Memory by Petina Gappah (Zimbabwe)”
An introduction to the work of Beninese diva extraordinaire Angélique Kidjo
Disturbing and powerful International Man Booker-shortlisted novel
A look at the work of Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama
Emotionally intense Kenyan “family film”
Very enjoyable romantic film from Niger
An encounter with ethio-jazz
Haunting and lyrical movie set in rural Lesotho
Intriguing South African horror film
Fascinating and often beautiful insight into the art and culture of Cabo Verde
Reading and Watching the World: Books, Film and Art 