At Night All Blood Is Black by David Diop
The novel explores the psychological turmoil of Alfa Ndiaye, a Senegalese soldier fighting for France during World War I. After witnessing the agonizing death of his close friend Mademba Diop, Alfa becomes consumed by grief and guilt, leading him to a path of vengeance and madness. As he grapples with the horrors of war and his own internal demons, Alfa's actions become increasingly erratic and violent, blurring the lines between sanity and insanity. Through Alfa's haunting narrative, the story delves into themes of colonialism, identity, and the dehumanizing effects of war.
The 5426th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- At Night All Blood is Black
- Frère D'âme
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- 56th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- 5039th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Barack Obama's Reading Lists (Barack Obama)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- International Booker Prize (The Booker Prizes)