pickOne of the masterpieces of all times, Naipaul offers to present his perspective of a post colonialism as he charts out the extremely complex journey of "becoming" undertaken by the Central Africa after the departure of colonial forces. Salim's initiative to acquire a shop in the interiors of the city gives a platform to the writer to reflect upon the phenomena of social, historical and individual evolution.
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Jack-Cade "The world is what it is; men who are nothing, who allow themselves to become nothing,have no place in it." That's a pretty chilling quote right out of the gates if memory serves me right. I believe this is one of Naipaul's finest novels and enjoyed it immensely. One would be highly remiss to wander through life without appreciating the mastery of Naipaul's literary gifts. 7y