ISBN10: 185242897X, ISBN13: 9781852428976, [publisher: Serpent's Tail, London] Softcover First Edition Paperback. An old man and a young boy, refugees from a civil war, seek shelter in a burnt out bus. Among the effects of a dead passenger, they discover a set of notebooks that tell of his life. As the boy reads the story to his elderly companion, the tale gradually becomes part of their own lives. Sleepwalking Land, Mia Couto s first novel, was an immediate success, and judged at the Zimbabwe Bookfair 2001 to be one of the 12 best African books of the 20th century. Set in the author s native Mozambique, the novel examines the effects of war and devastation on a newly independent African nation. A sombre book, it reflects a moment in the history of Mozambique when the country could only go forward after settling its account with the bloody past. Deftly exploring the relationship between oral tradition and the written word, truth and fiction, memory and invention, this is a memorable book that captures a critical moment in Africa s history. Mia Couto's first novel, judged one of the twelve best African books of the 20th century Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
[Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2006]

Serpent's Tail, April Date: 2006. Trade Paperback. Used Good. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item. 2006. Serpent's Tail ISBN 185242897X 9781852428976 [US]

Paperback. New. Tells the story of an old man and a young boy, refugees from a civil war, who seek shelter in a burnt out bus. Among the effects of a dead passenger, they discover a set of notebooks that tell of his life. As the boy reads the story to his elderly companion, the tale gradually becomes part of their own lives. ISBN 185242897x 9781852428976 [GB]

ISBN10: 185242897X, ISBN13: 9781852428976, [publisher: - -] Softcover
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]