Petals of blood by Ngugi wa Thiong'o
This novel tells the story of four characters living in post-colonial Kenya, who are arrested for the murder of three prominent figures in their village. As the narrative unfolds, it explores their personal histories and how they are intertwined with the political, social, and economic transformations of the nation. The book is a critique of the corruption and inequality that emerged in Kenya after the end of colonial rule, and a call for a return to communal values and practices.
The 2084th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- Kenyan
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 432
- Words
- 148,000
- Original Language
- English
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- Third World Novels… The Top 10 (New Internationalist)
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