Petals of Blood - (Penguin African Writers) by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o (Paperback)

The Petals of Blood by Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a thought-provoking and timely novel that delves into the disillusionment of independent Kenya.

The murder of three African directors of a foreign-owned brewery sets the stage for this gripping tale, which unfolds through the intertwined stories of four suspects.

This explosive novel was so controversial upon its initial publication that the author was imprisoned without charges by the Kenyan government.

The book has since been deservedly canonized by the iconic Penguin Classics series and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of African literature.

With a foreword by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and endorsements from notable writers such as James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Harold Pinter, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in African literature and political commentary.