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Literary Fiction· Zimbabwe

We Need New Names

by NoViolet Bulawayo
Aggregate Editorial Score52/100
#101,955of 99,608 books
★Booker Prize
Published 2013English
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About This Book

NoViolet Bulawayo's We Need New Names (2013) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. We Need New Names is a poignant narrative about Darling, a young girl growing up in Zimbabwe and later moving to the United States. The novel vividly captures the immigrant experience, the challenges of assimilation, and the longing for home. Bulawayo's debut novel was praised for its vibrant prose and its insightful exploration of displacement and identity. Themes of immigration, identity, displacement run through the work. The book has received recognition from PEN/Hemingway Award 2014.

Book Details

AuthorNoViolet Bulawayo
Published2013
Country of Origin🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780316230841
Editorial Score52/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

This book is part of Zimbabwe's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
shortlist · global
20130
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About the Author
NoViolet Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is We Need New Names about?

We Need New Names is a poignant narrative about Darling, a young girl growing up in Zimbabwe and later moving to the United States. The novel vividly captures the immigrant experience, the challenges of assimilation, and the longing for home. Bulawayo's debut novel was praised for its vibrant prose and its insightful exploration of displacement and identity.

Who wrote We Need New Names?

We Need New Names was written by NoViolet Bulawayo, from Zimbabwe. First published in 2013.

What awards has We Need New Names won?

We Need New Names has received the following recognition: PEN/Hemingway Award 2014.

Is We Need New Names worth reading?

We Need New Names is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 52/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in immigration, identity, displacement.

Where can I buy We Need New Names?

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What category is We Need New Names?

We Need New Names is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is We Need New Names from?

We Need New Names originates from Zimbabwe's literary tradition. Explore more books from Zimbabwe on our country page.

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