I got a taste of Ndlovu's writing from the anthology, Africa Risen, which featured one of her short stories from Drinking from Graveyard Wells. While that particular story wasn't a favorite, I did enjoy the depth of her writing. This short story collection was a fascinating one, taking a speculative approach to immerse the reader into (primarily) Zimbabwean culture and history.

Overall, the collection addressed dark themes, especially to think about the oppressed (broadly speaking). I wouldn't say that these stories were pessimistic in nature, though, and still had glimmering moments of hope. I also found it interesting how Ndlovu navigated contending with the past and traditions through her characters living in modern times.

Really thought-provoking collection. Some things flew over my head, mostly because I'm not very familiar with Zimbabwean culture and history, but it was an opportunity to learn more and be immersed in some well-crafted stories.