ALL GOMORRAHS ARE THE SAME

by Thenjiwe Mswane

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Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Award 2022
One of Brittle Paper's 50 Most Notable African Books of 2021
An epic tale narrated through the eyes of three women

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Makhosi battles inner turmoil, unable to express her anger to her mother, Duduzile, a hardworking woman losing touch with her daughter.

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Nonhle, Makhosi’s younger sister, watches the growing gap between them.

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The narrative unfolds the complex conversations within families―womanhood, parenting, sexuality, and mental health. It’s an epic tale told through the eyes of three women, navigating the delicate threads of love, pain, and resilience within the intricate dance of family bonds.

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‘A stunning debut’ Karabo Pebane @pebi_books

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‘A must read for anyone longing for a captivating novel that nourishes your spirit and inspires you to wonder’ NowInSA

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‘A sprawling, deeply moving book that lingers with you’ OkayAfrica

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‘Gently lifts the veil of familiarity that shrouds the existence of three women, allowing us a powerfully intimate view into their inner lives’ The Sunday Times SA