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Sleepwalking Land,Used
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On Almost Every Page Of This Witty Magical Realist Whodunit, We Sense Coutos Delight On Those Places Where Language Slips Officialdoms Asphyxiating Grasp.The New York Times Book Review On The Last Flight Of The Flamingothe Most Prominent Of The Younger Generation Of Writers In Portuguesespeaking Africa, Couto Passionately And Sensitively Describes Everyday Life In Povertystricken Mozambique.Guardian (London)Quite Unlike Anything Else I Have Read From Africa.Doris Lessingas The Civil War Rages In 1980S Mozambique, An Old Man And A Young Boy, Refugees From The War, Seek Shelter In A Burntout Bus. Among The Effects Of A Dead Passenger, They Come Across A Set Of Notebooks That Tell Of His Life. As The Boy Reads The Story To His Elderly Companion, This Story And Their Own Develop In Tandem. Written In 1992, Mia Coutos First Novel Is A Powerful Indictment Of The Suffering War Brings.Born In 1955 In Mozambique, Mia Couto Ran The Aim News Agency During The Revolutionary Struggle. He Now Lives In Maputo Where He Works As An Environmental Biologist And Heads The Mozambique Side Of The Limpopo Transnational Park. In 2007 He Was The First African Author To Win The Latin Union Award For Romance Languages; In 2013 He Was Awarded The 100,000 Cames Prize For Literature, In Recognition Of His Lifes Work. In 2014 He Received The $50,000 Neustadt Prize For Literature, And In 2015 He Was Shortlisted For The Man Booker International Prize.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sleepwalking Land'? A: 'Sleepwalking Land' explores the impact of civil war on individuals, focusing on the lives of a refugee old man and a young boy in Mozambique as they navigate their personal stories amidst the backdrop of conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Sleepwalking Land'? A: The author of 'Sleepwalking Land' is Mia Couto, a prominent writer from Mozambique known for his insightful portrayals of life in his home country.
- Q: What is the book's genre? A: 'Sleepwalking Land' is categorized as historical fiction, blending elements of magical realism with profound social commentary.
- Q: How many pages does 'Sleepwalking Land' have? A: 'Sleepwalking Land' consists of 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Sleepwalking Land' have? A: 'Sleepwalking Land' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Sleepwalking Land' published? A: 'Sleepwalking Land' was published on April 1, 2006.
- Q: Is 'Sleepwalking Land' suitable for all ages? A: 'Sleepwalking Land' deals with themes of war and suffering, which may not be suitable for very young readers. It is generally recommended for mature audiences.
- Q: What is the significance of the notebooks in the story? A: The notebooks found by the characters serve as a narrative device that intertwines the past and present, revealing deeper truths about life, memory, and the effects of war.
- Q: What accolades has Mia Couto received? A: Mia Couto has received several prestigious awards, including the Latin Union Award for Romance Languages and the Camões Prize for Literature.
- Q: Is 'Sleepwalking Land' part of a series? A: 'Sleepwalking Land' is a standalone novel and not part of a series.