Read Series: The Famished Road

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Songs of Enchantment (1994)

Definitely more readable than the first installment, but sharing in its lack of focus. This book very much feels like a middle book, where things are getting worse, without reaching a climax. Its chapters are very short, giving you the feeling that you are really making pace, especially since the...

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The Famished Road (1993)

I have a question, after finishing this book: how can I go back to living my daily work life? This masterpiece of imagery and language made me question everything about the capitalist machine.The story of the boy Azaro and his family's struggle in a poor neighborhood somewhere in Nigeria shuttles...