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Month: March 2024

  • Can Zombeavers be a feminist allegory?

    March 24, 2024

    Why do I question whether this is a feminist allegory? It involves seeing the zombeavers as a representation of outside invading a female space. And, not just any outsider, but a mutant animal created from the male truck drivers negligence →

  • On Irony in Buchi Emecheta’s The Joys of Motherhood

    March 17, 2024

    I wish to explore my thoughts on the cliched and overused discussions around the use of irony in Buchi Emecheta’s The Joys of Motherhood.  →

  • Seeing a Brave New World: My Favourite Aldous Huxley Book

    March 7, 2024

    While critics, fans, and narcissistic teens tend to flock toward Brave New World, I flock to The Art of Seeing in my eternal attempt to be unique. →

  • Plot Holes Don’t Exist in Murder Stories: The Case of “Trompoppie”

    March 3, 2024

    I enjoyed the series, and I was fascinated by how it covered up quite glaring issues with its plot. Since the casting, acting, dialogue, and cinematography were exceptional →

Kris Van der Bijl frequently covers South African literature, Western Cape business news, and Southern African politics and culture.

His work can be found in the likes of World Literature Today, Wasafiri, News24, and Cape Business News.


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