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Season of Migration to the North

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1966

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Tayeb Salih

Season of Migration to the North

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1966
Book Details
Pages

169

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sudan • 1960s

Publication Year

1966

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

4.2

30,726 ratings

63%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.2

30,726 ratings

63%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

169

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sudan • 1960s

Publication Year

1966

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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