Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor is an acclaimed Kenyan author whose works delve into the intricate themes of history and identity. Her writing is recognized for its poetic language and its ability to paint vivid portrayals of the past. Owuor focuses on depicting the vulnerability and resilience of the human experience, often through the lens of social and political upheaval. Her literary contribution lies in her urgent yet lyrical exploration of post-colonial Africa.
When a contingent of cultural emissaries from China invite Ayaana abroad, she embarks on a dramatic ship's journey to the Far East, where she will make friends and enemies; and, at last, find understanding where she least expects it
"Dust" is a powerful debut novel set in Kenya, where the murder of a young man unearths buried memories for his grieving father and sister. As they navigate their loss, secrets of their family's past and the nation's turmoil from the 1950s and 60s emerge, revealing profound truths hidden in the drylands.
An audacious and beautiful novel that is both a unique family saga and a spellbinding story of the country of Kenya