Tag: Immigrant Experience

2021, Amazon, America, Asia, Asia in America, Books, coming of age, Crime, Drama, Fiction, Immigrant tales, Review, Romance, TragedyLeave a comment
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White Ivy by Susie Yang

Pamela Stitch

In ‘White Ivy’, we are introduced to Ivy Lin who has always wanted to belong to the upper echelon of Boston society and is willing to do whatever it takes to get there. She decided at a young age, that getting into a relationship with Gideon Speyer and possibly marrying him will get her there. Unknown to her, Gideon has a secret which she finds out at the end of the book, and it is up to our imagination to determine if she still goes on with it or not. The conniving rags to riches story isn’t a new one. … Continue reading White Ivy by Susie Yang

2013, America, Books, Fiction1 Comment

We Need New Names

Pamela Stitch

‘We need new names’ is a book telling a story of displacement:  displacement within the continent as well as outside the continent.  It tells the story of Darling who is a 10 years old Zimbabwean girl. Darling, is a typical preteen who enjoys hanging out with her friends, going on little adventures with her friends and living the life of a typical preteen but Darling is slightly different.  Her difference lies in her astute observation of what goes on around her as well as her interpretation of events.  Noviolet’s Bulawayo’s ability to let Darling tell her story, lies in the … Continue reading We Need New Names

2013, Africa, Africanwood, Hollywood, Movies, Nollywood, RomanceLeave a comment

Ije

Pamela Stitch

Ijé is the newest offering from Nollywood, exploring themes, ideas and taking the Nollywood industry to the next level.  It is just wonderful to do reviews on movies that can comfortably compete on an international scale.  This movie features two of Nollywood’s biggest actresses – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji.  Over the years, there has been talk of a silent feud between these two but this movie laid all those rumors to rest as we got the chance to see them act professionally while taking viewers on a journey of emotions, ideas and themes.  Coincidentally, Ijé means journey in … Continue reading Ije