"Petals of Blood" by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is a captivating novel that takes place in post-colonial Kenya and explores themes of political corruption, social inequality, and revolutionary resistance. The story revolves around four main characters, Munira, Abdulla, Wanja, and Karega, whose lives become intertwined after the gruesome murder of three...
"Detained" is a powerful and moving memoir written by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, recounting his harrowing experience of imprisonment by the Kenyan government in the 1970s. Throughout the book, Thiong'o paints a vivid picture of the hardships, interrogations, and constant surveillance he faced while in detention. His writing is filled with...
"The Wizard of the Crow" by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is a captivating and complex novel that offers a scathing critique of political corruption and authoritarianism. Set in a fictional African country, the story follows several interconnected characters whose lives are affected by the oppressive dictatorship ruling over the nation. Thiong'o's...
"Wrestling with the Devil" is an incredibly powerful memoir penned by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a highly esteemed Kenyan author. This captivating book chronicles Thiong'o's harrowing experience of being wrongfully imprisoned during the political turmoil that plagued Kenya in the 1970s. Through his candid storytelling and introspective reflections, he provides...