The River Between - (Penguin African Writers) by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o (Paperback)

The River Between is a legendary work of African literature that captures the drama of a people and culture whose world has been overturned.

This 50th-anniversary edition is enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The novel explores life in the mountains of Kenya during the early days of white settlement, and the choice between an alluring new religion and their own ancestral customs that the Gikuyu people are torn between those who fear the unknown and those who see beyond it.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in African literature and culture, and its timeless themes continue to resonate with readers today.