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A Grain of Wheat

Ngugi Wa Thiong'O

A Grain of Wheat tells the story of a group of villagers whose lives were transformed by the Mau Mau rebellion and Kenya's independence from Britain. The reticent Mugo, the village's chosen hero, is haunted by a terrible secret. Through mythical narration peppered with allusions to real-life leaders, we learn of the villagers' tangled histories, where compromises are forced and friendships and loves are tested.
Publish Date
1994-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1994-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1967
Goodreads Rating
3.87
ISBN
9780143106760
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