River Spirit

Lyrical and with an artist’s eye, Leila Aboulela’s latest offering is this sweeping romance. Juxtaposed with Sudan’s as yet unborn independence, the protagonists are engaged not only in a fight for Sudanese independence from several colonial powers. The reflection of the country’s history in their journey to each other’s hearts is a most beautifully rendered love story. Lift up from your throat a zaghrouta for this book from the first winner of the Caine Prize.