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Tayeb SalihSeason of Migration to the North
Tayeb SalihFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1966A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Book Brief
169
Novel • Fiction
Sudan • 1960s
1966
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih, an unnamed narrator returns to his Sudanese village after studying in London and meets Mustafa Sa’eed, an enigmatic villager with a mysterious past. Their lives intertwine, revealing themes of cultural clash and identity as they navigate Mustafa's dark history and its impact on the village.
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Melancholic
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tayeb Salih's Season of Migration to the North is frequently praised for its lyrical prose and profound exploration of postcolonial identity. Critics highlight its vivid characters and thought-provoking narrative. Nevertheless, some find its complex structure challenging and its themes deeply unsettling. Overall, it remains a significant and influential work in modern literature.
Who Should Read Season of Migration to the North?
Readers who savor post-colonial narratives and complex character studies will relish Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih. Fans of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad will appreciate its profound exploration of identity, power, and the collision of cultures.
30,726 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
169
Novel • Fiction
Sudan • 1960s
1966
Adult
18+ years
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