A General Theory of Oblivion
Description
On the eve of Angolan independence, a reclusive woman seals herself within her Luandan apartment, bricking up the doors and windows to shut out a world she fears. For thirty years, she lives in self-imposed isolation, her only companions the pigeons she feeds and the stories she scratches onto the walls. Her solitary existence is shattered when a young boy breaches her sanctuary, revealing the tumultuous changes that have reshaped her country and her life. This novel masterfully explores themes of memory, isolation, and resilience, weaving a compelling narrative that is as much about the vastness of oblivion as it is about the enduring power of love and human connection.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Jan 1, 2015
240 pages
ISBN: 9781846558474
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First Published
2015
Language
eng
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