Going Down River Road

In Going Down River Road critically-acclaimed author Meja Mwangi explores the dark underbelly of Nairobi, offering an unflinching portrayal of poverty in 1970s Kenya.

After an exhausting day of hard labour, Ben finds oblivion in the seedy bars and clubs of River Road – anything to leave his cockroach-infested rooms and ignore the reality of living paycheck to paycheck. At times, it's difficult to remember that it wasn't always this way. Somehow, he went from a promising career as a soldier to a disgraceful dismissal and a steady decline into poverty. Now the only thing Ben has left to lose is hope.Writing with colourful realism, Meja Mwangi paints an unforgettable depiction of life in Nairobi's slums – drawing attention to the hardships of the working poor and their disillusion with uncaring politicians.'[Mwangi is] among the leading Kenyan writers.' New York Times 'Riveting.' Guardian 'The finest African novel ever.' Professor Ibrahim Bello Kano

'[Mwangi is] among the leading Kenyan writers.' - New York Times

'Riveting' - Guardian

SPECIFICATIONS:

Author:Meja Mwangi - Меджа Мванги

Publisher:Bloomsbury

Language:English

Publication Date:2023

Number of pages:272 pst

Format:Paperback

Width:129 mm / 5,1'

Height:198 mm / 7,8'

Weight:230 g

ISBN:9781035900787