A review by genhol
A Grain of Wheat by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I love this book, it explores a huge range of contentious issues framed by Kenyan independence and the anti-colonial movement. A true modern classic that everyone should read!