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Pepetela is a major Angolan author whose work primarily engages with Angola's 20th-century political history. A white Angolan, his experiences fighting in the guerrilla war for independence deeply inform his narratives. His novels explore the lives of independence fighters and colonial families, while also offering sharp critiques of contemporary Angolan society. Pepetela moves fluidly between historical dramas, satirical works, and post-apocalyptic allegories, all delivered with a distinctive voice and profound insight into his nation.

2024
The Utopian Generation
456 pages
16 hours of reading
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Set against the backdrop of 1961 Lisbon, four Angolan friends plot for a future free from Portuguese colonialism, aware of the looming threat of secret police. As war erupts, two choose exile in France while the other two return to fight as guerilla warriors in a brutal fourteen-year conflict. Reunited in Luanda post-independence, they grapple with the challenges of building a new society amidst the remnants of corruption and violence. Written by Pepetela, a notable figure in Angolan literature, this novel offers a profound exploration of decolonization.
2006
Jaime Bunda
296 pages
11 hours of reading
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Translated from Portuguese, this is a work of crime fiction from Africa.

The Utopian Generation

Jaime Bunda