Description
In a small rural village in Nigeria, Mene—young, hopeful, and eager to prove himself—answers the call of war with the bright certainty of a recruit who believes soldiering will bring purpose and pride. As the Nigerian Civil War tightens around him, his journey from recruitment to the front lines becomes a harsh education in fear, propaganda, and the brutal randomness of survival. Told with sharp wit and biting clarity, the novel traces how idealism curdles into disillusionment, leaving Mene to navigate confusion, loss, and the uneasy question of what “duty” really costs. Blending satire with a coming-of-age arc, this landmark work by Ken Saro-Wiwa explores the human cost of conflict, the manipulation of innocence, and the painful process of growing up in a world that has stopped making sense.
Available Editions
paperback
Saros International Publishers
Published Jan 1, 1985
186 pages
ISBN: 978246001X
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Details
First Published
1985
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Sozaboy by Ken Saro-Wiwa.