Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

The First Woman

Prashanth Srivatsa

An absolutely spellbinding book of womanhood and folklore. I hope to write a detailed review of this soon.

Shona Tiger

Very very much enjoyed this book, Makumbi is an incredible writer who gives a beautiful insight into a small Ugandan village. 

Hannah Tierney

Hanna Tillmanns 

The stunning second novel from the award-winning author of Kintu is a soulful, fiercely original novel rooted in Ugandan mythology Smart, headstrong Kirabo is raised by her grandparents in rural Uganda. But as she enters her teens, she starts to feel overshadowed by the absence of the mother she has never known. At once epic and deeply personal, The First Woman is the bold and piercing story of one young girl’s discovery of what it means to be a woman in a family, a community and a country that seem determined to silence her. Steeped in the rich folklore of Uganda but with an eye firmly on the future, Jennifer Makumbi has written a sweeping, effervescent tale of longing, femininity, and courage.

The First Woman

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