Title
Kintu
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Publishers Weekly Best Books Of 2017Winner Of The Windhamcampbell Prizewinner Of The Commonwealth Short Story PrizeA Soaring And Sublime Epic. One Of Those Great Stories That Was Just Waiting To Be Told.Marlon James, Man Booker Prizewinning Author Of A Brief History Of Seven Killingsfirst Published In Kenya In 2014 To Critical And Popular Acclaim, Kintu Is A Modern Classic, A Multilayered Narrative That Reimagines The History Of Uganda Through The Cursed Bloodline Of The Kintu Clan. Divided Into Six Sections, The Novel Begins In 1750, When Kintu Kidda Sets Out For The Capital To Pledge Allegiance To The New Leader Of The Buganda Kingdom. Along The Way, He Unleashes A Curse That Will Plague His Family For Generations. In An Ambitious Tale Of A Clan And A Nation, Makumbi Weaves Together The Stories Of Kintus Descendants As They Seek To Break From The Burden Of Their Shared Past And Reconcile The Inheritance Of Tradition And The Modern World That Is Their Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Kintu'? A: 'Kintu' explores themes of tradition, family curses, and the complexities of Ugandan history through the lens of the Kintu clan's bloodline.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Kintu'? A: 'Kintu' is authored by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, a celebrated Ugandan writer known for her compelling storytelling.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Kintu'? A: 'Kintu' contains a total of 446 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Kintu'? A: 'Kintu' was published on May 16, 2017.
- Q: In what format is 'Kintu' available? A: 'Kintu' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is 'Kintu' suitable for readers interested in historical fiction? A: 'Kintu' is highly suitable for readers who enjoy historical fiction, as it intricately weaves Uganda's history into its narrative.
- Q: What accolades has 'Kintu' received? A: 'Kintu' has won the Windham-Campbell Prize and the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, and it was listed among Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2017.
- Q: What is the significance of the Kintu clan in the novel? A: The Kintu clan's significance lies in their cursed lineage, which serves as a focal point for exploring themes of identity, heritage, and the impact of history on present generations.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the plot of 'Kintu'? A: 'Kintu' begins in 1750 with Kintu Kidda's journey to pledge allegiance to the Buganda Kingdom's new leader, setting off a curse that affects his descendants, intertwining their stories across generations.
- Q: Is 'Kintu' a standalone novel or part of a series? A: 'Kintu' is a standalone novel that tells a complete story without requiring prior reading of any other books.