Description
A successful physician, Kamal Punja, returns to his Tanzanian birthplace after decades in Canada, driven by a childhood promise and a profound sense of lost identity. His delirious ramblings in a local hospital unravel a complex tale of love, loss, and the enduring impact of his mixed-race heritage. As Kamal revisits the past, he confronts the ghosts of his fractured family and the memory of Saida, the girl who represents both his deepest regret and his only hope for reconciliation. Vassanji masterfully weaves together themes of cultural identity, betrayal, and the search for belonging against the backdrop of Africa's evolving landscape.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Mar 5, 2013
326 pages
ISBN: 9780307961518
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Details
First Published
2013
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Magic of Saida by M.G. Vassanji.