Scribbling the Cat

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Exploring the complexities of friendship, Alexandra Fuller recounts her unusual bond with K, a white African veteran of the Rhodesian war. Despite her father's warning, Fuller delves into K's life, revealing a man marked by contradictions: tough yet sensitive, a battle-scarred warrior with a deep emotional core. As K grapples with his traumatic past filled with violence and loss, their relationship unfolds against the backdrop of a brutal war, highlighting themes of memory, redemption, and the enduring scars of conflict.