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Mhudi | Sol T Plaatje
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South African novelist Sol T Plaatje (1876�1932) was a pioneer in the fight against racism in his country. He labored as a political activist to advance governmental reforms and promote civil rights for oppressed blacks. His Mhudi, (…more)
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Sic_Corneille
Mhudi | Sol T Plaatje
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Mehso-so

Fifth book of my #journeyaroundtheworld
It's rather hard to read. It's an oral tale written, which means there is a lot of repetitions, as it helps to remember an oral tale.
The story is about Mudhi, a young woman, and Ra-Thaga, her husband. Through them, Plaatje tells the story of his people, and the arrival of the Trekkers in South Africa.
I kind of liked it, it was just a bit slow for me.