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Commander of the River

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From an early age, Yabar listened to Aunt Rosa's story of the commander of the river.

Somali legend tells of how two wise men were entrusted with creating a river, because their country had none and had no drinking water.

But when crocodiles found their way into the water, the people elected a commander of the river to control the beasts and allow access to the water.

To know Good, you must live with necessary Evil. After his father abandoned him, Yabar sets out on a journey to discover what became of him.

Sent from his home in Rome to his aunt's house in London, Yabar will discover a terrible family secret, which he may want to forget. The Commander of the River is a timeless and compelling coming-of-age story set in contemporary Italy.

The second novel by acclaimed Somali Italian writer Ubah Cristina Ali Farah, it explores themes of racism, trauma, adolescent angst, and the rebellious torments of the young.

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Product Details
Indiana University Press
0253065496 / 9780253065490
Hardback
853.92
04/04/2023
United States
184 pages
140 x 216 mm