Where Rivers Go to Die

Name: Where Rivers Go to Die
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780578368030
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By Dilman Dila

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Where Rivers Go to Die by Dilman Dila weaves a compelling narrative exploring the mystical bond between humanity and nature. Set in a small, isolated community, the story delves into the profound consequences of environmental oblivion and cultural erosion. As the characters confront their ancestral myths and modern existential threats, the novel offers a poignant reflection on identity and belonging.
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You might enjoy this captivating tale if you are drawn to stories that intertwine magic with the harsh realities of life. The author explores profound themes of love, loss, and redemption, crafting a narrative that resonates with emotional depth and a touch of the supernatural. If you appreciate evocative storytelling with richly drawn characters in a unique setting, this book may be a perfect choice for you.

Where Rivers Go to Die

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A 2024 Philip K. Dick Award Finalist

The stunning, new collection from the Ugandan master of Africanfuturism.

A young teen, haunted by the ghost of his father, takes it upon himself to save his brother and his people from a warlord's marauding army. A frustrated detective is driven to the brink, confronting the vengeful spirit killing grooms on their wedding night. What happens when British colonials find Martians in Africa, a brash warrior battles his elders and ancient horrors in order to secure paradise for his people, or an exiled abiba is stolen away to find his true destiny?

Emerging Africanfuturist writer/director, Dilman Dila, brings us Where Rivers Go to Die, a startling collection of eight wonderful tales full of imagination, wonder, sorrow, power, and hope that weave Uganda's wonderful myth and reality with its past, present, and possible future as only he can.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book is hailed for its imaginative storytelling, blending African fantasy, folklore, and futurism into reality-bending tales that tackle contemporary issues. It is likened to Black Mirror with its speculative fiction tinged with spirits, monsters, and techno-organic horrors. Reviewers praise Dilman Dila’s ability to infuse his narratives with immersive worldbuilding and a subtle horror sensibility, while also defying traditional genre boundaries.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780578368030

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Cover design or artwork by Bizhan Khodabandeh

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 180

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Dilman Dila Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Dilman Dila is a writer, filmmaker, all round storyteller, and author of a critically acclaimed collection of short stories, A Killing in the Sun. He has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize (2013) and for the Nommo Awards for Best Novella (2017), and long listed for the BBC International Radio Playwriting Competition (2014), among many accolades. His short fiction have featured in several anthologies, including African Monsters, Myriad Lands, AfroSF v2, and the Apex Book of World SF 4. His digital art has been on exhibition in the US and in Uganda, and his films include the masterpiece What Happened in Room 13 (2007), and The Felistas Fable (2013), which was nominated for Best First Feature by a Director at AMAA (2014) and winner of four major awards at Uganda Film Festival (2014).