Tram 83 by Fiston Mwanza Mujila
Set in a bustling, chaotic African city, the story revolves around the vibrant and often perilous nightlife of Tram 83, a nightclub where a diverse cast of characters converge. The narrative follows two friends, Lucien, an intellectual and writer, and Requiem, a schemer and hustler, as they navigate the city's underbelly filled with miners, tourists, and opportunists. The novel explores themes of survival, exploitation, and the quest for meaning amidst the backdrop of a post-colonial society marked by political instability and economic disparity. Through its vivid, rhythmic prose, the book paints a raw and unfiltered portrait of urban life and human resilience.
The 9620th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- Congolese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 98th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- What the New York Times Missed: 71 More of the Best Books of the 21st Century (Lit Hub)