The Perfect Nine
The Epic of Gĩkũyũ and Mũmbi
Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong'O
Brimming with adventure, folklore, mythology, and allegory, The Perfect Nine is a genre-defying novel in verse that tells the epic story of the founding of the Gĩkũyũ people of Kenya. Blending feminist ideals with tales of suspense, humor, and sacrifice, the book follows ten beautiful daughters, known as “The Perfect Nine,” and the 99 suitors who seek their hands in marriage. Written by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, a highly acclaimed author and Man International Booker Prize finalist, The Perfect Nine is a quest for beauty and the divine, portraying the ideal of living for African peoples.
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2020-11-04T10:20:00.000Z
Gifted, ingenious and brave, the older sisters have a generosity of spirit that is well conveyed in the book’s lolloping rhythms. But it is Warigia’s story—with its challenges, uncertainties and bittersweet ending—that gives this tale its deep humanity – source