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You Must Set Forth at Dawn
You Must Set Forth at Dawn: A Memoir | Wole Soyinka
4 posts | 1 read | 5 to read
A compelling memoir by Africa's first Nobel laureate for literature continues the story that began in his childhood autobiography Ake as Soyinka describes the adventures and mishaps of his adulthood, including his frequent exile from his homeland, his celebrated literary work, and his advocacy for political and human rights. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.
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HannaPolkadots
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Mehso-so

I was unsure how to rate this, pick or so-so. I landed on so-so, because while being well-written - with a style that at times reminded me of Henry James - it also felt a bit heavy with unnecessary details, which made it feel like work to read. I never wanted to bail though, because the topic is interesting, and the well-written sentences was a joy. I will not read it again, though, so this will soon be looking for a new home at Goodwill.

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HannaPolkadots
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Reading in front of the royal palace.

#readeverywhere

BarbaraBB So quiet there! 3y
janeycanuck Is that Oslo? We visited Norway a few years ago (Oslo, Bergen and some amazing hiking in between) and fell in love! 3y
HannaPolkadots @janeycanuck - so glad to hear it!🤩 Hopefully next time you will visit Ålesund as well, welcome back!😃 3y
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HannaPolkadots
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Lunch ❤

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HannaPolkadots
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A chapter here, a chapter there...😅😊

TrishB Nice to see you posting again 😁 3y
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