Reviews Are In For Joburg Zen

‍The first reviews for Joburg Zen are in, and they’re all positive. Which is a relief, since this is the nerviest novel I’ve written since back in the ’90s.

Kirkus Reviews calls it “Profoundly disturbing and disturbingly profound—a haunting, unforgettable story” and notes, “Unarguably, the most impressive element of the novel, which is based on true events, is Martini’s distinctive prose, which is simultaneously eloquently brutal, lyrical, and deeply philosophical. Many novels have a handful of good lines; some releases have no noteworthy passages. The truly memorable sentences in this dark gem of a novel are bountiful …”

You can read the full review here.

IndieReader was equally enthused: “Sandro Martini’s JOBURG ZEN is a thoughtful blend of historical fiction and mystery that rewards patient readers with memorable characters and genuine emotional depth.”

Sublime calls it, “A masterfully crafted neo-noir that is as much an exploration of South Africa's turbulent history as it is a compelling mystery.”

Now let’s see what the readers say …

You can pre-order Joburg Zen anywhere you buy books. ‍ ‍