A utterly absorbing, panoramic novel spanning two centuries and shining light on French colonialism in Cote d'Ivoire - by the author of Standing Heavy, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2023
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Gauz, a biochemistry graduate and former undocumented immigrant, is a photographer, documentarian, and editor-in-chief of a satirical economic newspaper in Ivory Coast. His work often delves into themes of migration and societal issues, offering a unique perspective on contemporary realities. Through his artistic and journalistic endeavors, Gauz provides insightful commentary, frequently laced with irony and critique.



- 2024
- 2022
Standing Heavy
- 252 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A bitingly satirical novel about undocumented security guards in Paris: for fans of Sam Selvon and George Orwell.