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Kojo Laing
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Number of Pages
368
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This literary fiction transports readers to Accra, Ghana, in the 1970s. Through an ensemble of vividly drawn characters—including an idealistic professor, a beautiful young witch, a curious student, a corrupt politician, a healer, and a man determined to found his own village—the narrative presents a city at a pivotal moment. The central themes explore postcolonial awakening, belonging, and the pulse of everyday life, delivered in a tone that is contemplative, alive, and richly human.
Presented as a story-led tapestry, the narrative uses multiple viewpoints to illuminate life in a sprawling urban landscape where markets, crowded houses, and street corners become as dynamic as any character. The prose invites slow savoring of detail—the sounds, scents, and rhythms that define a city in flux—while weaving personal ambitions into larger social histories. Readers follow interwoven arcs that reveal how one moment can ripple across many lives.
What sets the reading experience apart is the way the city breathes through the pages, turning ordinary scenes into reflections on identity, freedom, and resilience. The writing blends lyrical observation with sharp social insight, offering intimate portraits alongside broader cultural context. It rewards readers who relish nuance and seek a richly textured view of urban life.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for urban Africa, a greater empathy for diverse lives, and a heightened curiosity about how history shapes the present. The work leaves a lasting impression—inviting contemplation, sparking conversation, and inviting a continued exploration of a city as a living, evolving character.
Product Details
Author
Kojo Laing
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
368
Language
English
SKU
9780241370094
ISBN
9780241370094
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x2.1x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 510
₹ 89 Off