Great African Reads discussion

This thread is for discussions of our July/Aug 2018 read of A Grain of Wheat by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
- with NO SPOILERS (there is a thread with spoilers allowed too) - so feel free to discuss book editions, availability, expectations etc. - when you get into the book, please join us in the spoiler thread!

It took some digging, but I was able to find the book at my University Library. I've got it on order and should receive it soon. I'm looking forward to this discussion.

I have just finished Ngugi wa Thiong'o's Essay "Decolonising the mind" and read and liked "Wizard of Crows" some years ago, so I am in "wa Thiong'o mood/mode" :))! I will receive a copy in two weeks time.

I'm excited to finally read one of Ngugi's book. Looking forward!

Orgeluse wrote: "I have just finished Ngugi wa Thiong'o's Essay "Decolonising the mind" and read and liked "Wizard of Crows" some years ago, so I am in "wa Thiong'o mood/mode" :))! I will receive a copy in two week..."

I LOVE decolonising the mind. I have read excerpts from the Wizard of the Crow – which I really enjoyed. I'm excited to read this one too.

My copy's just arrived and I'm thinking of starting next week. Anyone else reading along?

Sofia wrote: "My copy's just arrived and I'm thinking of starting next week. Anyone else reading along?"

I plan to read as well, but probably I won't be able to start next week...

Wim wrote: "Sofia wrote: "My copy's just arrived and I'm thinking of starting next week. Anyone else reading along?"

I plan to read as well, but probably I won't be able to start next week..."
As soon as I finish some two books I am reading, which should be at the end of next week.

Sofia wrote: "My copy's just arrived and I'm thinking of starting next week. Anyone else reading along?"

Later this week I could. Thursday or Friday.

Yay! Yeah I’m going to start this weekend. Looking forward to the discussion!

Sofia wrote: "Yay! Yeah I’m going to start this weekend. Looking forward to the discussion!"

Me, too.

I've got it in rotation with a few other books that I'm reading. What I need to do is stop reading so many books at once and focus on one or two at a time. Then I might actually finish a book in a reasonable amount of time! ;)

Catherine wrote: "I've got it in rotation with a few other books that I'm reading. What I need to do is stop reading so many books at once and focus on one or two at a time. Then I might actually finish a book in a ..."

yes, well, maybe - but what's the fun in that?? :)

Carol wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I've got it in rotation with a few other books that I'm reading. What I need to do is stop reading so many books at once and focus on one or two at a time. Then I might actually f..."

LOL!!

I have gotten a library copy - and was put off by yellow pages and tiny type... but it's getting rave reviews, so I guess I should get to it. How is everybody else getting on?

I started reading this book yesterday. Anybody else is reading along? I haven't seen any discussion on this book: did you all quit?

I had to return the book before I got to it. :(

I finished the book yesterday night (couldn't put it down!) and am really impressed: what a powerful and beautiful book!
I definitely recommand it.