Published in 2009. 307 pages.
Set in the Belgian Congo in 1958 and based on the author's own experiences, The Witch Doctor's Wife was the January pick for my long-time book club. I enjoyed this exploration of African history - which I know almost nothing about - and its look at the concept of greed, set in a well-woven mystery. The book read a bit more slowly than I expected, but I ended up thinking about it well past the moment I turned the last page.
2011.4
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3 weeks ago
I love it when a book does that to its readers. I love books that made me think.
ReplyDeleteI recently read her second book--The Headhunter's Daughter. I did like it.
ReplyDeleteI recently read her second book--The Headhunter's Daughter. I liked it but I thought it was a little slow too.
ReplyDeleteAlice: Sometimes I like simple escapist reading, but the best reading comes from books that make me think!
ReplyDeleteCindi and Utah Mom: I'll have to take a look at The Headhunter's Daughter!