Description
In this biting satire, John Updike plunges into the heart of a fictional Islamic nation in Sub-Saharan Africa, narrated by its former leader, Colonel Aristide. With a profound and often comical hatred for all things American, the Colonel recounts the tumultuous events and political machinations that define his rule and the nation's turbulent history. The novel masterfully explores themes of post-colonial identity, the clash of cultures, and the absurdities of power, all delivered with Updike's signature sharp wit and elegant prose. It's a darkly humorous and insightful look at a world often misunderstood, seen through the eyes of a man determined to forge his own path, however destructive.
Available Editions
paperback
Deutsch
Published Jan 1, 1979
298 pages
ISBN: 9780233970943
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Details
First Published
1978
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Coup by John Updike.