list of post colonial african novels
After the nuclear war, ruins stretch across the landscape in the apocalypse. If you accidentally survived on the wasteland, then you must be ready to face the endless hunger, ceaseless dangers, the mad zombies at night, and the peculiar mutant creatures that are the aftermath of constant radiation. But for Jiang Chen, this place is heaven. Mansions standing tall, luxurious cars parked on the street, high tech products and gold abandoned everywhere. What? You were the president of a game development company before the war? You were responsible for the development of the 3D virtual reality online multiplayer game? Well, that’s great, why don’t you come work for me. Your salary is two pieces of bread a day. iPhone? Ultra thin design? Don’t you see that the phone I invented is thinner than a condom? Aircraft carrier? Fighter jets? Oh, I have those things as well, but they are designed for space combat. Watch the story of Jiang Chen, who possesses the ability to travel through space and time, as he witnesses the creation of an empire stretched across space and time...
The story has been developed very well, you read the beginning of the book knowing the plot of the story. I love how the book remains true to its identity and how the characters are embraced in African culture and religion. It resonates with pre-colonial times and for that I love it. We are able to travel back in time and have a glimpse of how life used to be. It is African centred and for that I love it. It is very interesting how the plot was twisted which keeps you wanting to know more if the predetermined fate of the protagonist is going come alive or not. A great read.