African Psycho

Name: African Psycho
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781781257876
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By Alain Mabanckou

Series: Serpent's Tail Classics

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African Psycho by Alain Mabanckou is a satirical novel following the story of Gregoire Nakobomayo, an aspiring criminal about to commit his first murder. Despite idolising a notorious serial killer, Gregoire's comic misadventures and insecurities expose his ineptitude and internal struggle, painting a darkly humorous picture of his life. The narrative explores themes of identity and the absurdities of societal expectations in a fictional African locale.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by dark humour and psychological exploration. The narrative offers a compelling glimpse into the mind of a disillusioned character grappling with inner turmoil and societal expectations, set against the backdrop of an African urban environment. It delivers a unique and provocative take on the human psyche, offering something distinctly engaging for those interested in unconventional tales.

African Psycho

Alain Mabanckou's uproarious, fleet-footed English-language debut, reissued as a Serpent's Tail Classic to coincide with the publication of Black Moses, Mabanckou's first new novel in four years.

Alain Mabanckou's uproarious, fleet-footed English-language debut, reissued as a Serpent's Tail Classic to coincide with the publication of Black Moses, Mabanckou's first new novel in four years

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Finalist for the Man Booker International Prize 2015

Gregoire Nakobomayo, a petty criminal, has decided to kill his girlfriend Germaine. He's planned the crime for some time, but still, the act of murder requires a bit of psychological and logistical preparation. Luckily, he has a mentor to call on, the far more accomplished serial killer Angoualima. The fact that Angoualima is dead doesn't prevent Gregoire from holding lengthy conversations with him. Little by little, Gregoire interweaves Angoualima's life and criminal exploits with his own.

Continuing with the plan despite a string of botched attempts, Gregoire's final shot at offing Germaine leads to an abrupt unravelling. Lauded in France for its fresh and witty style, African Psycho's inventive use of language surprises and relieves the reader by sending up this disturbing subject.

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Alain Mabanckou's African Psycho has been described as a darkly humorous and satirical take on existential themes, echoing influences from Dostoevsky and Camus. It cleverly critiques corrupt structures and shallow consumerism, blending elements of horror and self-parody, and has been likened to a unique, African version of Taxi Driver.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781257876

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main - Classic edition

Contributors:

Translated by Christine Schwartz Hartley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Alain Mabanckou was born in 1966 in the Congo. He currently lives in California, where he teaches French literature at UCLA. One of Africa's major writers, he is the author of six volumes of poetry and six novels. He received the prestigious Prix Renaudot for Memoirs of a Porcupine. He was selected by the French journal Lire as one of the fifty writers to watch out for this century. He was awarded the Grand Prix de la Litterature in 2012 and in 2015 was listed as a finalist for the Man Booker International Prize.

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