L'autre moitié du soleil
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Lagos, early 1960s. The future looks bright for the twin sisters: the beautiful Olanna is in love with Odenigbo, a committed and idealistic intellectual; while Kainene, sarcastic and secretive, begins an affair with Richard, a British journalist fascinated by the local culture. All this takes place under the intrigued gaze of thirteen-year-old Ugwu, who has left his village in the bush and is discovering life as Odenigbo's houseboy. A few years later, Biafra declares its independence from Nigeria. A yellow half-sun, sewn onto the soldiers' sleeves and emblazoned on the flags, is the symbol of the country and of the future. But a long war breaks out, claiming more than a million victims. Alternating between these two periods, the author does more than simply bear witness to a forgotten conflict; she shows us how history disrupts lives. Soon, everyone will be caught up in the turmoil. The Other Half of the Sun is their song of love, death, and hope.
Lagos, début des années soixante. L'avenir paraît sourire aux soeurs jumelles : la ravissante Olanna est amoureuse d'Odenigbo, intellectuel engagé et idéaliste ; quant à Kainene, sarcastique et secrète, elle noue une liaison avec Richard, journaliste britannique fasciné par la culture locale. Le tout sous le regard intrigué d'Ugwu, treize ans, qui a quitté son village dans la brousse et qui découvre la vie en devenant le boy d'Odenigbo. Quelques années plus tard, le Biafra se proclame indépendant du Nigeria. Un demi-soleil jaune, cousu sur la manche des soldats, s'étalant sur les drapeaux : c'est le symbole du pays et de l'avenir. Mais une longue guerre va éclater, qui fera plus d'un million de victimes. Évoquant tour à tour ces deux époques, l'auteur ne se contente pas d'apporter un témoignage sur un conflit oublié ; elle nous montre comment l'Histoire bouleverse les vies. Bientôt tous seront happés dans la tourmente. L'autre moitié du soleil est leur chant d'amour, de mort, d'espoir.
- Poids de l'article : 400 g
- Dimensions : 10.7 x 2.9 x 18 cm
Lagos, early 1960s. The future looks bright for the twin sisters: the beautiful Olanna is in love with Odenigbo, a committed and idealistic intellectual; while Kainene, sarcastic and secretive, begins an affair with Richard, a British journalist fascinated by the local culture. All this takes place under the intrigued gaze of thirteen-year-old Ugwu, who has left his village in the bush and is discovering life as Odenigbo's houseboy. A few years later, Biafra declares its independence from Nigeria. A yellow half-sun, sewn onto the soldiers' sleeves and emblazoned on the flags, is the symbol of the country and of the future. But a long war breaks out, claiming more than a million victims. Alternating between these two periods, the author does more than simply bear witness to a forgotten conflict; she shows us how history disrupts lives. Soon, everyone will be caught up in the turmoil. The Other Half of the Sun is their song of love, death, and hope.
Lagos, début des années soixante. L'avenir paraît sourire aux soeurs jumelles : la ravissante Olanna est amoureuse d'Odenigbo, intellectuel engagé et idéaliste ; quant à Kainene, sarcastique et secrète, elle noue une liaison avec Richard, journaliste britannique fasciné par la culture locale. Le tout sous le regard intrigué d'Ugwu, treize ans, qui a quitté son village dans la brousse et qui découvre la vie en devenant le boy d'Odenigbo. Quelques années plus tard, le Biafra se proclame indépendant du Nigeria. Un demi-soleil jaune, cousu sur la manche des soldats, s'étalant sur les drapeaux : c'est le symbole du pays et de l'avenir. Mais une longue guerre va éclater, qui fera plus d'un million de victimes. Évoquant tour à tour ces deux époques, l'auteur ne se contente pas d'apporter un témoignage sur un conflit oublié ; elle nous montre comment l'Histoire bouleverse les vies. Bientôt tous seront happés dans la tourmente. L'autre moitié du soleil est leur chant d'amour, de mort, d'espoir.
- Poids de l'article : 400 g
- Dimensions : 10.7 x 2.9 x 18 cm
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