Description
In this powerful novel, a young boy named Birahima is thrust into the brutal realities of a West African civil war after his mother's death. Forced into service as a child soldier, he navigates a landscape of violence, loss, and moral compromise, armed with little more than a rifle and a desperate will to survive. Through Birahima's eyes, the narrative unflinchingly explores the devastating impact of conflict on innocence and the enduring, often darkly humorous, resilience of the human spirit. This final masterpiece from a celebrated African voice offers a raw and unforgettable testament to the ways children endure the unimaginable.
Available Editions
paperback
Anchor
Published Jun 1, 2011
226 pages
ISBN: 9780307793843
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Translation
From: fra
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Allah Is Not Obliged by Ahmadou Kourouma.