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WINNER of the Merky Books New Writers' Prize
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'A remarkably accomplished, polished debut.' MALORIE BLACKMAN
'Rightfully tipped for greatness' SUNDAY TIMES
'This moving tale of love and loss ... is well worth the wait' INDEPENDENT
'[W]hat's distinctive is the modern, multi-ethnic vision of masculinity she presents and the solidarity…
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1 author picked We Are All Birds of Uganda as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It's an obvious statement to say 'the past leads to the present', but this story illustrates the impact of tragic events in recent history on the lives of people today. With two interwoven narratives set in 1970’s Uganda and present day London, Zayyan brings to life the country of Uganda, the tragedy of the rule of Idi Amin, and the casual racism that can still be seen today. A thought-provoking book which will stay with me.
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