A Long Way from Douala

A Long Way from Douala
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Publisher : Other Press, LLC
Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9781635421750
ISBN-13 : 1635421756
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Book Synopsis A Long Way from Douala by : Max Lobe

Download or read book A Long Way from Douala written by Max Lobe and published by Other Press, LLC. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bursting with local color, this hilarious, heartwarming coming-of-age tale follows two friends on a raucous journey across Cameroon as they grapple with grief, sexuality, and dreams of leaving. After their father’s sudden death, Jean’s older brother Roger decides he’s had enough of their abusive mother and their city. He runs away to try his luck crossing illegally into Europe, in the hope of becoming a soccer star abroad. When no news of him reaches the family, and the police declare that finding some feckless brat isn’t worth their time, Jean feels he has to act. Aiming to catch up with Roger before he gets to the Nigerian border, Jean enlists the help of the older Simon, a close neighborhood friend, and the two set out on the road. Through a series of joyful, sparky vignettes, Cameroon life is revealed in all its ups and downs. Max Lobe insightfully touches on grave, complex issues, such as the violence Boko Haram has inflicted on the region, yet still recounts events with remarkable humor and levity.


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