Cecilia Gathoni

Going to buy a plot in Maaī Mahiū is a collection of life experiences. It is a glorification if the mundane. It’s a look at the details of life that we miss as we rush towards the life we think we should be living. In spite of what status we attain in life, there is a settled comfort that comes from cleaning a glass,wiping the dinner table, Soaking your dish cloths in Ariel so they don’t embarrass you with the smell. And basically, that is what life is all about. The book uses satire. Satire is a literary or rhetorical device that uses irony, sarcasm, or wit to expose and criticize the flaws, vices, or shortcomings of individuals, institutions, or society as a whole. It often employs exaggeration, parody, or ridicule to provoke thought, challenge norms, and provide social commentary. The goal is not only to entertain but also to highlight and critique societal issues, hypocrisy, absurdities, or injustices. By using humor and clever wordplay, satire aims to provoke introspection and foster change or improvement in the subjects being satirized.