Twilight of Torment - II. Heritage

A searing novel exploring masculinity in sub-Saharan Africa, following Amok, who beats his girlfriend and leaves her for dead, embarking on a journey to understand his story and choose a healthier way of being in the world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 05 June 2023
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

A novel that delves into the complex construction of masculinity in sub-Saharan Africa, "Twilight of Torment" takes readers on a captivating journey.

After brutally assaulting his girlfriend and leaving her for dead on the street, Amok finds himself haunted by his actions, which mirror the violence he witnessed from his father. Driven by a desperate desire to save the woman, he retraces his steps, but it is already too late when he arrives at the scene. Two women are already carrying the injured woman, leaving him overwhelmed and unable to reveal his identity. Faced with this overwhelming situation, he decides to embark on a journey that will be both introspective and political.

This second volume of "Twilight of Torment" explores the inner struggles of a man as he confronts his past and seeks to break free from the dark forces that seem to run through his lineage. The novel is both intimate and political, offering a revealing portrayal of an African bourgeoisie and its complex social dynamics in a contemporary Africa that is grappling with uncertain futures. Through the story of Amok and his family, readers are invited to explore the complexities of masculinity, identity, and the search for a healthier way of being in the world.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803091549