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David Diop
ISBN 9781782277538
Rs. 640
Pushkin Press
At Night All Blood Is Black
Who it's for: Readers interested in literary fiction and WWI from a colonial perspective.
At Night All Blood Is Black by David Diop is a novel set during World War I. It follows Alfa Ndiaye, a Senegalese soldier fighting in the French army. After witnessing the brutal death of his best friend, Alfa descends into a spiral of violence and madness. The narrative explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the search for meaning amidst wartime chaos.Why You Should Read? Offers a unique perspective on World War I through the lens of colonial soldiers. Explores the psychological effects of war and individual trauma. Examines themes of identity and belonging within a colonial context. Challenges readers to confront the brutality of war.
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- Set during World War I, following a Senegalese soldier in the French army.
- Explores the psychological effects of war and individual trauma.
- Examines themes of identity and belonging within a colonial context.
- Offers a unique perspective on WWI through the lens of colonial soldiers.
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It follows Alfa Ndiaye, a Senegalese soldier in the French army during WWI, who descends into violence and madness after his best friend's death.
What themes does the book explore?
The novel explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the search for meaning amidst wartime chaos.
What makes this book unique?
It offers a unique perspective on World War I through the lens of colonial soldiers, focusing on their experiences and psychological trauma.
Who is the author?
The author is David Diop.