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`The fear of the title was Mugabe's reign of terror after he had been defeated by Zimbabwe's electorate, a defeat that he decided not to accept. The courage of those who resisted him was impressive indeed, while Peter Godwin, a Zimbabwean himself, showed a great deal of bravery in staying to report the situation. It's a situation that Godwin brings to chilling life in a book that's full of menace, and not only Mugabe's. Not for bedtime reading.'
--Sunday Telegraph
--Sunday Telegraph
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A caustic and highly emotional account of Zimbabwe under the tyranny of Mugabe's last days
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Peter Godwin's latest book is another of his wonderfully written works detailing Zimbabwe's devastating decline at the hand of Bob Mugabe. Mr Godwin travels to Zimbabwe after the 2008 elections hoping to finally witness the end of Mugabe, but unfortunately ends up witnessing the latest round of violence orchestrated by the regime. The chaos unleashed - simply because the people dared to vote against Bob - is unbelievable in its savagery and brutality leaving no doubt as to why this period is known as `the fear'. The intimidation, random beatings, torture, rape and murder are carefully documented. Eye-witness testimony carefully describes who carried out these crimes and even details attacks carried out by sitting Members of Parliament.
The book is not an analysis of why the chaos is happening but is about the impact on the people and the country as a whole. It portrays how the ordinary citizens of Zimbabwe try and maintain normality even as their world disintegrates around them. This makes the book even more powerful as it illustrates just how far Mugabe has been prepared to go to wreck his own country simply to maintain his personal wealth. That the world has stood by (with a few notable exceptions described in the book) and done so little to prevent this evil is shameful.
The book is not an analysis of why the chaos is happening but is about the impact on the people and the country as a whole. It portrays how the ordinary citizens of Zimbabwe try and maintain normality even as their world disintegrates around them. This makes the book even more powerful as it illustrates just how far Mugabe has been prepared to go to wreck his own country simply to maintain his personal wealth. That the world has stood by (with a few notable exceptions described in the book) and done so little to prevent this evil is shameful.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a Zimbabwean, I feel keenly the heartbreaking tragedy that has unfolded there since independence.
After a violent civil war, it has transpired that both sides fought and died for nothing. The people of Zimbabwe are perhaps more downtrodden than at any time.
In this book, the third of his Zimbabwe memoirs, Godwin chronicles the period from 2007-9. Here, we see the appalling violence of the 2008 election and the short-lived hope of the 'united' government, as this beautiful country and its people seem to slip into a black hole.
As before, Godwin blends his own Zimbabwean story with topical current affairs to provide what is perhaps the best idea out there for Zimbabweans in exile of what is happening to their country.
Recommended.
After a violent civil war, it has transpired that both sides fought and died for nothing. The people of Zimbabwe are perhaps more downtrodden than at any time.
In this book, the third of his Zimbabwe memoirs, Godwin chronicles the period from 2007-9. Here, we see the appalling violence of the 2008 election and the short-lived hope of the 'united' government, as this beautiful country and its people seem to slip into a black hole.
As before, Godwin blends his own Zimbabwean story with topical current affairs to provide what is perhaps the best idea out there for Zimbabweans in exile of what is happening to their country.
Recommended.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I ordered this as soon as I saw Godwin's name on the cover - as I've read and enjoyed hugely his two previous memoirs: 'Mukiwa' and 'When A Crocodile Eats The Sun'. Reading them first, though not essential, will give you the context and background on Zimbabwe that will certainly enrich your enjoyment of 'The Fear'.
And you'll have discovered more about a wonderful writer along the way ...
And you'll have discovered more about a wonderful writer along the way ...
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A must read for all southern Africans and expats
After reading his first book, When a crocodile eats the sun, I've been hooked on Peter Godwin's books. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul_za
Awesome in its authenticity
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once again this brought tears to my eyes
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