Ahmadou Kourouma Book order
November 24, 1927 – December 11, 2003
Ahmadou Kourouma, a distinguished Ivorian novelist, offers a searing critique of post-colonial Africa, exploring the betrayal of independence aspirations. Drawing deeply from Malinké oral traditions, his narrative voice is both powerful and ironic, dissecting the descent from tribal hunter to dictator. Kourouma unflinchingly portrays the absurdity of nationalism and the tragic consequences of civil war. His work serves as a vital examination of African identity and resilience in the face of immense societal upheaval.
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- 2007
Allah Is Not Obliged
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
'The full, final and completely complete title of my bullshit story is: Allah is not obliged to be fair about all things he does here on earth' Birahima's story is one of horror and laughter. After his mother's death he travels to Liberia to find his aunt but on the way gets caught up in rebel fighting and ends up with a Kalashnikov in his hands.
- 2004
Waiting For The Wild Beasts To Vote
- 456 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Ahmadou Kourouma's remarkable novel is narrated by Bingo, a West African sora - storyteller and king's fool.Part magic, part history, part savage satire, Waiting for the Wild Beasts to Vote is nothing less than a history of post- colonial Africa itself.