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Name: Weep not, child
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Author: Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo

Two brothers, Njoroge and Kamau, are caught between the looming Mau Mau uprising and the choices of their families. As they navigate the political turmoil and personal sacrifices, their dreams and aspirations clash, leading to a heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and the sacrifices made for the greater good.

First publish date: 1964

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Ngũgĩ wa Thiongʼo

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