Description
Nuruddin Farah's powerful novel plunges into the heart of Somalia's tumultuous post-colonial era, chronicling the devastating impact of political tyranny on its people. Through a vibrant tapestry of voices, the narrative captures the violence and chaos that forced a nation into exile, scattering its citizens across the globe. The story follows the Somali diaspora as they navigate new lives in Italy, Britain, Sweden, and Switzerland, grappling with displacement and the echoes of their homeland. Farah masterfully explores themes of identity, memory, and the enduring search for belonging in a world forever changed by conflict.
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paperback
Cassell
Published Jan 1, 2000
198 pages
ISBN: 0304707015
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First Published
2000
Language
eng
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