A review by dzsossz
In the United States of Africa by Abdourahman A. Waberi

4.0

I hated this book at first. It felt disjointed and full of random references to places. After 6 chapters I realised I'd read too fast so decided to start again and slow it right down. This changed things entirely. I reread passages until I really understood, although there were many references I'm sure I missed. This book is far more than swapping the world order around. The story gets you thinking about how we perceive the world. The character of Maya only emerges over time as well as her connection with those around her. This was a challenging read, I recommend reading without family interruptions!

For a better review:
https://ayearofreadingtheworld.com/2012/01/17/dijibouti-states-of-mind/