Nairobi Noir [Paperback]

The teeming diversity of Nairobi, a metropolis of more than 3 million people, is reflected in this anthology, illustrated by a map of the city that shows a different neighborhood location for each story, the neighborhoods name mischievously overlaying the white silhouette of a corpse. The highlights are as diverse as the city itself. A book that leaves an indelible impression on you from just the opening sentences of the very first story. This collection of short stories features some of Kenyas best writers and manages to capture the beauty, horror, and mystique of Nairobi. Everyone has a story and pulsating through the collection are the role of colonialism, the experience of women, the class divide, and the power of language. Nairobi is a city of 3 million souls, so it makes sense as a setting Akashic Books famed noir series. 14 new stories fill a collection with Nairobi old and new; authors range in age from 24 to 81, and many layers of the city and its complex subcultures will be revealed as the reader makes their way through. Perfect for the armchair traveler!