Dealing With the Dead by Alain Mabanckou review surreal murder mystery in Congo-BrazzavilleAlain Mabanckou's latest novel, Dealing With the Dead, weaves a ghostly tale that explores themes of mortality, kleptocracy, and personal reckonings.
Dealing with the Dead by Alain Mabanckou review supernatural satireMabanckou's novel features a uniquely vibrant protagonist who rises from the dead, exploring themes of life, death, and cultural identity through humor.
Maryse Conde, Grande Dame' of Francophone Literature, Dies at 90Maryse Conde was a prolific writer known for exploring race, gender, and colonialism in the Francophone world.Conde's work reflected a kaleidoscopic cosmopolitanism, drawing from various cultures and historical settings.