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Who will catch us as we fall
Record details
- ISBN: 9781780749365 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: vi, 442 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: London, England : Oneworld, 2016.
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| Genre: | Political fiction. Romance fiction. Canadian fiction. Kenyan fiction. |
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- 10 of 10 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Fort Nelson Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Fort Nelson Public Library | FIC VER (Text) | 35246000896785 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Returning to Kenya after three years in London, Leena encounters corruption in the nation's capital and launches a secret romance with her first love, Michael, who has become embroiled in anti-government protests with her brother, Jai. - Perseus Publishing"Rich in profound observations of character, psychology, and human nature.... A unique, powerful voice in African literature."
âKirkus Reviews
"A vibrant picture of a country in turmoil. An unforgettable and ultimately hopeful tale."
âBooklist, Starred Review
Recalling Chris Abani's Graceland, this book will appeal to lovers of contemporary world fiction looking for a read rich that's both character- and issue-driven."
âLibrary Journal
Haunted by a past that has kept her from Nairobi for over three years, Leena returns home to discover her family unchanged: her father is still a staunch patriot dreaming of a better country; her mother is still unwilling or unable to let go of the past; and her brother spends his days provoking the establishment as a political activist. When Leena meets a local Kikuyu artist whose past is linked to her own, the two begin a secret affairâone that forces Leena to again question her place in a country she once called home.
Interlinked with Leenaâs story is that of Jeffery: a corrupt policeman burdened with his own angers and regrets, and whose questionable actions have unexpected and catastrophic consequences for those closest to him. Who Will Catch Us As We Fall is an epic look at the politics and people of Kenya. - Simon and Schuster
Growing up in the Nairobi of the 90s, a seething boiling pot of racial tension and conflicting cultural taboos, Leena and Jai are raised to believe in a Kenya full of possibility and potential. But as they come of age and venture into a world of underground activists beyond the confines of their tight-knit East Asian community and closely guarded, gated compound, they start to see a country divided by deep ethnic allegiances and on the brink of something very sinister. Soon Leena and Jai find themselves entangled in a shady world of crooked policemen, seedy salesmen, prostitutes, and bohemian artists. As the city tightens its grip, so begins a dangerous game of corruption and conspiracy, where rebellions simmer, and a tangled web of power unravels as dark forces collide and disturbing revelations surface.
A powerful tale of love and politics in contemporary Nairobi, Who Will Catch Us As We Fall depicts a Kenya on the cusp of change in all its complexity. Through two of the most memorable and remarkable characters in contemporary African fiction, Iman Verjee has penned a moving portrait of a family torn apart by national politics and prejudice, yet still painfully tethered together.
