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maryama 's review for:
A Bend in the River
by V.S. Naipaul
A Bend In The River is set in an unnamed African country during the 1960s+. We get to see a population (of different groups of people) trying to adapt to a constantly changing dynamic and a country trying to find an identity post colonialization. The events that occur throughout the book mirror several African nations after gaining independence, demonstrating the problems that unfortunately connect these countries; tribalism, fluctuating economy and corrupt officials which isn't something unique to Africa.
Seeing how characters form relationships and navigate their lives with a fragile country attempting to find an identity as the back drop really gives an insight to human nature. Overall this was a very gripping and interesting read.
Seeing how characters form relationships and navigate their lives with a fragile country attempting to find an identity as the back drop really gives an insight to human nature. Overall this was a very gripping and interesting read.