From the back: The exhilaration of newly independent nations and the agonies of failed dreams form the background to this powerful African novel.
Zeleza chronicles the story of two families from different social classes, drawn together by a strike which proves to have profound effect on their relationship, identities and politics.
This is a compelling story which lays bare the corruption and tyranny which bedevil many African countries, yet celebrates the forces of renewal that are germinating in the teeming urban slums and rural hinterlands.

Zeleza manages just fine in intertwining the stories of the two "families" and thus presenting a broad view on the society in Banda's Malawi. The tragic end with death and exile isn't especially surprising. But on the whole the critique of the regime was - in my opinion - a bit too optimistically worded. Although Zeleza includes a discussion on democracy and dictatorship this can't be read as a real critique of the movement. A bit more distance and realism instead of ideology would have been nice.

Arrived, thanks!

In einem großen Paket per DHL auf dem Weg zu book-a-billy.

Vielen lieben Dank für das tolle Paket mit Büchern für die 1 Jahr=1 Land- Challenge und die wunderbare Karte.