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A review by rhodaj
The Radiance of the King by Camara Laye
3.0
3.5 stars
This was my read the world selection for Guinea.
Clarence is a white man who has been shipwrecked off the coast of an unnamed African country. Full of self-importance, Clarence sets off to seek an audience with the king in order to gain employment. Despite not having any skills, Clarence is certain he will be employed by the king simply by virtue of the fact that he is white. (
This was my read the world selection for Guinea.
Clarence is a white man who has been shipwrecked off the coast of an unnamed African country. Full of self-importance, Clarence sets off to seek an audience with the king in order to gain employment. Despite not having any skills, Clarence is certain he will be employed by the king simply by virtue of the fact that he is white. (