Who Will Catch Us As We Fall
Iman Verjee
Growing up in the Nairobi of the 90s, a seething boiling pot of racial tension and conflicting cultural taboos, Leena and Jai are raised to believe in a Kenya full of possibility and potential. But as they come of age and venture into a world of underground activists beyond the confines of their tight-knit East Asian community and closely guarded, gated compound, they start to see a country divided by deep ethnic allegiances and on the brink of something very sinister. Soon Leena and Jai find themselves entangled in a shady world of crooked policemen, seedy salesmen, prostitutes, and bohemian ... Read more
A powerful tale of love and politics in contemporary Nairobi, Who Will Catch Us As We Fall depicts a Kenya on the cusp of change in all its complexity. Through two of the most memorable and remarkable characters in contemporary African fiction, Iman Verjee has penned a moving portrait of a family torn apart by national politics and prejudice, yet still painfully tethered together.
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Reviews for Who Will Catch Us As We Fall
Kirkus
'Assured…striking…the story’s message of hope, resilience and redemption is as important as it is timely’.
Economist
‘A vibrant picture of a country in turmoil. An unforgettable and ultimately hopeful tale.’
Booklist
‘An unusually gifted young writer.’
Margaux Fragoso, author of Tiger, ... Read more