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Lädt ... Oil Man of Obange (African Writers Series, 94) (1977. Auflage)von John Munonye (Autor)
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Gehört zu VerlagsreihenAfrican Writers (94)
The main character of this book is subjected to a grinding series of tragedies which gradually break this small man. By the author of The Only Son and Bridge to a Wedding. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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The story is very simple, following Jeri, a seller of kola nut oil, as he struggles to keep his kids in school and to make a living from an arduous daily cycle ride from Obange to Otta, the town where he sells his goods. Deep in poverty, and perched on the edge of destitution, every single penny he gains or loses can spell the difference between survival and death. Although Jeri's story is punctuated by major events (births, deaths, etc.) it is the everyday obstacles that threaten to haul him down. Even a burst tyre could mean the difference between sending his children to school or not. The book shows the extreme difficulty of overcoming crippling poverty with even the best heart and strongest will.
Munonye's prose and narrative are both simple, but no less powerful because of this. The pain of hope against hopelessness is brilliantly portrayed, and I was completely invested in the futures of Jeri's children by the end of the book. Oil Man of Obange is simply a very nice example of uncomplicated storytelling that delighted, touched and moved me far in excess of expectations.