by Frantz Fanon
First published 1198
Algerians under French colonial rule rage against their oppressors. Denied basic rights, they rise up, risking imprisonment and death. As the struggle intensifies, divisions emerge within the resistance movement, threatening to undermine their fight for liberation. This is the unflinching story of a people's long, arduous journey to reclaim their land and dignity.
Genres: algeria, historical-fiction, 20th-century, africa, activism
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-allies, revolution
Setting: Africa, Algeria, France
Period: 1945-1962, Revolution, 1954-1962
Paperback · Grove Press / Evergreen
Content warnings: colonialism, violence