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Mayombe

by Pepetela · 1983

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Pepetela's novel is a fascinating study of the tensions produced by racism, tribalism, and sexual morals.

Genre
romanceromanceMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1980s1980sMore like thisLess of thisAfricaAfricaMore like thisLess of thisAngolaAngolaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 248 pages

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