Nnuro, Dk
What Napoleon Could Not Do: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593420355
- author:
- Nnuro, Dk
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Riverhead Books,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 13.3 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A gripping novel about the complexities of life in America, told through the eyes of three characters with ties to Africa. Jacob and his sister Belinda Nti have always dreamed of moving to the United States, but their experiences reveal both promise and disappointment. Belinda's achievements are a source of envy for her brother, who has been denied a visa to live in Virginia. Their father's words - "what Napoleon could not do" - highlight the contrast between his daughter's success and his own struggles. Meanwhile, Belinda's husband Wilder sees America through different eyes, having spent his life fighting against racism and marginalization. As each character navigates their desires and ambitions, they come to understand the complexities of life in a new country. This insightful read explores the tensions between promise and disappointment, and the lessons that can be learned from both dashed hopes and fulfilled dreams.
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