Black Moses by Alain Mabanckou
Set in 1970s Congo-Brazzaville, this darkly comic coming-of-age tale follows an orphan who flees a brutal state-run institution and tries to reinvent himself on the streets of Pointe-Noire, drifting through petty crime, brothels, and the churn of one-party politics. Convinced he’s meant to protect the vulnerable, he becomes both savior and pawn, his idealism exploited as he grapples with betrayal, identity, and a fraying grip on reality. The narrative blends satire and compassion to explore the costs of innocence and the struggle to find dignity amid corruption.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224-256
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - Petit Piment
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