A review by pream
A Bend in the River by V.S. Naipaul

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This postcolonial literature piece is truly remarkable. While it may be a bit lengthy, the way V.S. Naipaul portrays the concept of hybridity is simply brilliant in my eyes. Personally, I found myself connecting the most with the protagonist Salim and his close friend Indar. They navigate the postcolonial Africa with a sense of disjointedness, grappling with their identities. The motifs used in this book are just different and hard-hitting.