A Bend in the River
V. S. Naipaul
After a recent civil war, a country in the interior of Africa is under a new President, whose insane energy and crudity have made his power felt everywhere including an isolated village at a bend in the river.
Read Time: ~8 hr
Joseph
by Julian Rathbone (1979)
About this book
Joseph by Julian Rathbone is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters
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