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The Mimic Men by V.S. Naipaul follows Ranjit "Ralph" Singh, a politician of Indian heritage from the fictional Caribbean island of Isabella, who is in exile living in London. While writing his memoirs, Singh reflects on his rise and fall in Isabella's government, his personal life, and his struggle with cultural identity and political ambitions against the backdrop of colonialism and Caribbean politics. The book includes content on violent death and internment camps.