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Title: The Reactive
Author: Masande Ntshanga
Publisher: Two Dollar Radio
Date Published: May 31, 2016
Category: Literary Fiction / Contemporary South African Fiction
The Reactive is Masande Ntshanga’s debut novel, set in early 2000s Cape Town. It follows Lindanathi, a young HIV-positive man burdened by guilt over his brother’s death. Alongside his friends Ruan and Cecelia, he sells antiretroviral drugs on the black market while navigating a haze of grief, addiction, and existential uncertainty. The narrative delves into themes of trauma, memory, and the lingering effects of South Africa’s post-apartheid era, offering a poignant exploration of personal and societal struggles.