57 pages • 1 hour read
Abdulrazak GurnahAfterlives
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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In Afterlives, Abdulrazak Gurnah crafts a poignant narrative set in colonial East Africa. The novel has been praised for its evocative storytelling and rich historical detail. However, some critics noted its slow pacing. Overall, it is admired for its deep character development and exploration of themes like displacement and resilience.
Who Should Read Afterlives?
A reader who enjoys historical fiction with deep character exploration, especially on themes of colonialism and identity, will appreciate Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah. Fans of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will find this narrative compelling.
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