FICTION

We Kiss Them with Rain

by Futhi NTSHINGILA
172p. Catalyst. Mar. 2018. pap. $14.95. ISBN 9781946395047.
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An in-depth look at how HIV/AIDS has impacted several generations of women in South Africa and how mothers and daughters deal with abuse, poverty, and disease while navigating parenthood. After her mother's death from HIV/AIDS, Mvelo, 14, becomes pregnant after she is raped by a visiting minister. Though she lives in extreme poverty, she finds resources and hope in unlikely mentors and benefactors. Readers will learn about the two generations of women who came before Mvelo—her life echoes many of her mother and grandmother's struggles. These well-crafted characters and their attempts to make better decisions than the previous generation will resonate with teens.
VERDICT Those who appreciate realistic fiction will enjoy this novel in which young female characters learn to love themselves, no matter the circumstances.
Reviewed by April Sanders, Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL , Mar 01, 2018

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