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The River Between

by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Uzodinma Iweala
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The River Between
The River Between

A powerful exploration of culture in turmoil.

The River Between is an excellent book for readers interested in African literature and the complexities of cultural identity. Ngugi Wa Thiong'O's writing captures the challenges faced by the Gikuyu people as they navigate the impact of white settlement and the temptation of a new religion. This book offers a unique and poignant perspective on cultural assimilation and the effects of colonialism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The River Between

by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Uzodinma Iweala
Compare to estimated retail price: S$22.32  

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ISBN: 9780143107491
Authors: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Uzodinma Iweala
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2015-04-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 4508 readers)

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A powerful novel by the great Kenyan author and Nobel Prize contender—a legendary work of African literature, this moving and eye-opening novel lucidly captures the drama of a people and culture whose world has been overturned. The River Between explores life in the mountains of Kenya during the early days of white settlement. Faced with a choice between an alluring new religion and their own ancestral customs, the Gikuyu people are torn between those who fear the unknown and those who see beyond it.
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A powerful exploration of culture in turmoil.

The River Between is an excellent book for readers interested in African literature and the complexities of cultural identity. Ngugi Wa Thiong'O's writing captures the challenges faced by the Gikuyu people as they navigate the impact of white settlement and the temptation of a new religion. This book offers a unique and poignant perspective on cultural assimilation and the effects of colonialism.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.