Wizard of the Crow by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
The book is a satirical exploration of a fictional African dictatorship, focusing on the rule of a despotic leader and the corruption and power struggles within his regime. Amidst this political turmoil, a self-proclaimed wizard and a rebellious young woman become entangled in the machinations of the state, and their actions ultimately challenge the status quo. The novel combines elements of magic realism with political satire, providing a critique of post-colonial African politics while also exploring themes of love, power, and resistance.
The 1926th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Kenyan
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 768
- Words
- 248,000
- Original Language
- Gikuyu
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 45th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- Not the NYT list: 100 fine books from around the world (and not just the USA) of the 21st century (The Bookshop Inc)
- 100 Books, 100 Companions (Zeit Online)
- The Books of Our Time (Der Spiegel)