The Violent Nile

Description

A Novella on East Africa

“The tied men shouted from inside the locked house, pleading to be let go. From the forests, the women and children watched quietly. Suddenly the house was engulfed in flames. The men inside howled in agony and fear, but there was no help to be found.”

Inspired by the author’s own experiences from his time spent in East Africa, The Violent Nile is a moving account of the hardships faced by the Luo community under the biased and oppressive Bantro regime. It explores the theme of inter-tribal conflicts, which are a common occurrence in the region and often take on barbarous proportions, leaving behind a trail of widowed women and fatherless children.

Through deftly woven in tales of human bonds and relationships and elaborate descriptions of match-making practices and wedding ceremonies, the author has painted an evocative portrait of tribal community life.