Description
Set against the backdrop of early colonial Kenya, this seminal novel vividly portrays the profound cultural and spiritual upheaval experienced by the Gikuyu people. As the forces of tradition clash with the allure of a new religion and way of life, the community finds itself deeply divided. The narrative masterfully explores the complex choices individuals face when their ancestral customs are challenged by the encroaching modern world. Ngugi wa Thiong'o's powerful storytelling illuminates the enduring struggle for identity and belonging in the face of immense societal change.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Apr 28, 2015
178 pages
ISBN: 9780698166776
paperback
Penguin in association with Heinemann African writers series
Published Jan 1, 2002
143 pages
ISBN: 9780141187037
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Details
First Published
1965
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The River Between by Ngugi wa Thiong'o.