Passage of Tears cleverly mixes many genres and forms of writing--spy novel, political thriller, diary (replete with childhood memories), travel notebook, legends, parables, incantations, and prayers. Djibril's reminiscences provide a sense of Djibouti's past and its people, while a satire of Muslim fundamentalism is unwittingly delivered through the other Djiboutian voice. Waberi's inventive parody is a lesson in tolerance, while his poetic observations reveal his love and concern for his homeland.
- ISBN10 0857425315
- ISBN13 9780857425317
- Publish Date 29 March 2018 (first published 10 January 2012)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Seagull Books London Ltd
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 224
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com/remtitle.cgi?isbn=9780857425317