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"This transcendent and powerful testament to the indomitable human spirit is not to be missed." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
From 2022 Windham Campbell Prize winner Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu
Book 1 in the City of Kings trilogy
As Imogen Zula Nyoni, aka Genie, lies in a coma at Mater Dei Hospital…Why read it?
1 author picked The Theory of Flight as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved how this book, set in an unnamed southern African country featuring the turbulent times of colonialism, civil war, and the HIV virus, combined historical facts and magical realism to captivate and charm me.
I was mesmerized as I followed Genie as she travelled through time, experiencing high adventure, heartache, and beauty. The characters are unforgettable, and the writing exquisite. It’s an incomparable novel.
From Penny's list on The most inspiring, eye-opening historical fiction set in Africa.
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