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Second book in the African trilogy, this story of the disillusioned christian grandchild of the protagonist from Things Fall Apart.

The central story kept my attention but I found the settings, with colonial governments, independence, and corruption between old guard British administrators and newer Nigerian functionaries most interesting. The story centers around this man's life as a government functionary who struggles between family, community, relationship, and individual desires for money and influence and power.

Check it out if you're curious.

Quick review. Really loved the first book and was happy to reconnect with the characters and hear what happens to them but this felt like it was enjoyable for wrapping up a story but didn't hit the same as the first book. I think sowers stands out as the strongest book in the series.

Enjoyed reading this, went in blind to the story and listened to it as an audiobook for a long solo car drive. Very dark apocalyptic read and gave me posited a slow collapse along with the world and economies that could accompany that.

Interesting read. Pretty short read, I wish there was more world building to the book. Sci-fi vibe exploring anti-black violence in America.

I really liked this collection, maybe not for everyone, but my perfect poet. The layers upon layers of references to pop culture, literary figures, communist theory, and social struggle. I've gone back to it a number of times and each time found new pieces, but best read with your phone open to explore references to unlock more meaning from them all. that is, unless your some brainy super-freak whose familiar with all the obscure stuff brought up.

This was a really fantastic novel. Exploring the life and struggles of peasant communities in Haiti, and eloquently discussing the struggles of collectivization, mutual aid and family feuds.

I would definitely recommend this as a novel exploring the application of mutual aid and organizing outside the work place. It's very much a book of a time and place, but constructs an awesome story of roadblocks, feuds, and traditions coming in the way of a better life for all.

Fantastic collection of poetry. Did a fun collective reading of these poems and discussed them and there is alot there for reflection and appreciation.

truly loved the poem set in the Louvre and the final poem in this collection. Highly recommended. More theory ideas, less emotions FYI before you start.