Going Down River Road
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Description
After an exhausting day of hard labour, Ben finds oblivion in the seedy bars and clubs of River Road – anything to leave his cockroach-infested rooms and ignore the reality of living paycheck to paycheck.
At times, it's difficult to remember that it wasn't always this way. Somehow, he went from a promising career as a soldier to a disgraceful dismissal and a steady decline into poverty. Now the only thing Ben has left to lose is hope.
Writing with colourful realism, Meja Mwangi paints an unforgettable depiction of life in Nairobi's slums – drawing attention to the hardships of the working poor and their disillusion with uncaring politicians.
'[Mwangi is] among the leading Kenyan writers.' New York Times
'Riveting.' Guardian
'The finest African novel ever.' Professor Ibrahim Bello Kano
Product details
| Published | 26 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Audiobook |
| Duration | 7 hours and 30 minutes |
| ISBN | 9781035917938 |
| Imprint | Apollo |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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