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Simon W. Nganga
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In these ten engrossing stories, Simon Nganga explores the meaning and consequences of choices that are usually considered national and society-wide from the eyes of individuals residing in local markets and villages. With unmatched precision and easy-to-read language, each story takes us through the characters’ effort to make choices as they desperately search for meaning in their ever-changing lives, with deeply unsettling results.
Praise for “The Broken Stool and Other Stories”
“The Broken Stool is a stunning piece that depicts rural life in Kenya (as almost anywhere in Africa) with its natural beauty, communal values, rich cultural symbolism and intrigues. It is written in simple, pithy but highly connotative expression, with characters’ overt and hidden motifs captured very incisively and ominously. It is a deeply psychological text and the author handles conflict between characters, using suspense to very judicious effect.”
—Gilbert Ndi Shang, University of Bayreuth, Germany
“This new anthology of short stories from the imaginative and creative mind of Simon Nganga promises to transport you away to imaginary worlds, each narrative offering an exciting experience. From awe-pounding experiences to deep emotional and intellectual reflections on the human condition, this collection is a witness to the power of storytelling. This is an anthology of enchanting stories that is an imperative collection for one’s bookshelf. Prepare to be taken through the labyrinth of excitement, emotionalism, enchantment, and raw adventurism!”
—Christopher Odhiambo, Professor of Literature and Drama, Moi University, Kenya
Contents
1. To Be Punished When He Next Appears
2. The Public Pool
3. Everyone Likes Tea
4. Ya Bebe
5. The Shoelace
6. The Broken Stool
7. The Swindler
8. The Woman Who Never Returned
9. Not For Quitters
10. Make Masundaaswa
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