Through out this book i cried and rooted for each character till the end .As we explore and discover the dark side of life ,race and well life experiences .Its so ironic how i found the little pieces of my self in each character till the end .This is one of those book i will hold dearly to my heart as it shows the stories and struggles we experience sometimes ..each and everyone of us the cycle of life .Our unheard voices and the stories we hold so deeply in our hearts .There again Chatora proved he is one of the best authors

.Much appreciation to the author

A fascinating exploration of citizenship, race and identity told with elegance and forensic care. Delving into the perception of nationhood from a myriad of perspectives, Chatora takes his readers to a contemporary post-colonial era where increasingly, identity is becoming convoluted.
It can also be read as a critique on modern day race relations in post-colonial Africa, especially as the book shines a light on white Zimbabweans caught up in the land reform melee, against a backdrop of a country which seeks to ''disown'' them. This is as much a story about the chasm between pre and post independence aspirations as it is about racial identity. What I took away from the book was how the language and discussions around race, respectability and belonging were spot on. What an ending! I completely loved it. A solid 5 stars!

A simple, yet powerful story of failed expectations and the human ability to falter. Harare Voices and Beyond took a hold of me from the first page and didn't let go. Made me to reminisce about Zimbabwe, a beautiful country I once visited in my youth. Sassy Marina Thompson's portrait made a lasting impression on me.

A compulsive read.

The setting and premise are interesting: white families in post-colonial Zimbabwe, the damages of false philanthropy, a family tearing itself apart. In theory, this should have been my cup of tea. The first few chapters jump back and forth between court, prison, the past and between Rhys and Marina. These two characters were not outlined well enough for me to know who was narrating what. The dialogue was perhaps the biggest challenge for me, it simply did not ring true. Example, as they are headed to court for a verdict in a murder case that may send them to jail for life, Rhys tells his mother to “cheer up”, since at least the day will bring “closure”. There are some nice vignettes, such as the American brought to modernise the Harare prison, but overall I could not get into it.