We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo is a poignant coming-of-age novel that traces the life of Darling, a young girl growing up in Zimbabwe. Set against the backdrop of political unrest, the story explores her childhood in a chaotic, poverty-stricken environment, before she migrates to the United States in search of a better life. The novel delves into themes of displacement, identity, and the struggles of assimilation. Bulawayo's sharp prose contrasts the vibrancy of African culture with the alienation experienced in the diaspora, highlighting the complexities of belonging.
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