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A review by gottarun31
Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
5.0
One of my favorite books that I've read as of recent. I was intimidated at first by the size of this book and some reviews claiming it was confusing to follow. Kintu is about the history and current lives of the Kintu clan in Uganda. To set the stage, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi starts with the original Kintu Kidda and marries it with the stories of his descendents, 250 years after the OG Kintu lived. I did have to check myself occasionally to make sure I was thinking of the right descendent. It wasn't difficult to follow.
I love the way the book deals with myths, religion, and real life. There is a curse that has outlived all Kintu family members. I also particularly liked the way Jennifer depicts Uganda. This book is about Uganda, for Ugandans. I've never been; that's a part of the world I don't know much about. Along side of the main plotline, she plants culture and identity questions people in Africa struggle with. Thank God she shared this piece of work with the world!
I love the way the book deals with myths, religion, and real life. There is a curse that has outlived all Kintu family members. I also particularly liked the way Jennifer depicts Uganda. This book is about Uganda, for Ugandans. I've never been; that's a part of the world I don't know much about. Along side of the main plotline, she plants culture and identity questions people in Africa struggle with. Thank God she shared this piece of work with the world!