October Book Club: Eritrea

Join us to read a member-selected book from one of the 54 countries in Africa each month.

Get a copy of the book in any format you prefer (physical, audio, or e-book).

Meetings flow like this:
Check-in and introductions.
Brief info on the author.
Reviews and observations.
Interesting/inspiring quotes.
Final thoughts and ratings.

Check out past events for the 35 books we have read so far.

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Book #36 is African Titanics by Abu Bakr Khaal (Author) and Charis Bredin (Translator).

African Titanics is the untold tale of the African boat people and their desperate exodus to the merciless shores of the Mediterranean. The novel is one of fleeting yet profound friendships, perseverance born of despair and the power of stories to overcome the difficulties of the present. Alternating between fast-paced action and meditative reflection, the novel follows the adventures of Eritrean migrant Abdar. As he journeys north, the narrative mirrors the rhythm of his travels, at one moment speeding away from bandits in the Sahara and at the next patiently awaiting news of a calm sea, maintaining a constant tension between life and death, hope and despair.

Happy reading and see you then.