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Sinners

by Sarah Haluwa

African Literature Recommended by Book Club3 Reviews

About This Book

"Sinners" by Sarah Haluwa is a collection of ten short stories that delve into the secret lives of Nairobi women. The stories explore themes of scandal, secrets, and sensuality, showcasing the diverse and defiant expressions of female sexuality. Each tale reveals the hidden desires and forbidden lusts of its characters, ranging from a desperate housewife seeking passion to a middle-aged woman discovering love for the first time. Haluwa's vivid storytelling and complex characters make this a captivating read that celebrates women's experiences in a society that often disdains them

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Fred Juma

It's not my side of the playing field here, but well, I got a sweet giveaway. I like the idea of character driven short stories. They are a lot, though, for a 193-page book. Something with short stories, some stories will be a miss some a hit and sinners is no exception, some stories had absolutely nothing going on for them, some very predictable(most) and others you wish Sara Wrote a whole novel instead of the short version because they were such a tease and good.

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Brenda Frenjo

The book begins with a compelling and engaging start. The author's impeccable sense of humor will have readers laughing out loud throughout. I appreciate the versatility of the stories, which vividly portray the everyday experiences of Kenyans. However, I felt that some of the stories ended too abru...