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Our goal is to inspire and motivate readers to maintain a reading lifestyle. Reading can be an isolating activity when done alone, but when readers read together, it’s fun and sustainable. Each month, the book club members select one book to read. They then meet to discuss their findings. If you are interested in joining the TUBAZE Book Club, please complete the form on the next slide and submit it. The Group Leader will contact you.
Promises
Author:
Goretti Kyomuhendo
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Promises are like tilapia from Lake Victoria-glittering, evasive ... slippery. From warm Kampala to gloomy London, Goretti Kyomuhendo's novel charts the joys and tribulations of Ajuna and her fiancé, Kagaba. Young, highly skilled, and ambitious, both are caught up in financial hardship in their native Uganda. When Kagaba leaves for the UK as an economic immigrant, Ajuna's happy, fulfilling relationship is under threat. And in the indifferent UK, Kagaba must battle the cold, and the cold shoulder of London.
Promises
exposes the shadow world of illegal immigrants, and the creativity with which people in the legal margins rise to meet an inhumane system. But for both Kagaba and Ajuna, a glimmer of hope comes from unexpected quarters. Populated with an expansive array of vibrant characters, Goretti Kyomuhendo's novel examines the promises we keep and those we break when relationships are profoundly tested by circumstance and twists of fate. It is a vivid tapestry of Ugandan family life, and catches the universal emotions of love, death, and betrayal. "With her signature flair for raw, bold, honest fiction, Kyomuhendo lays bare machinations in Kampala, the heartlessness of London, the resilience of Ugandans, and the ingenuity of desperate people. In
Promises
, Goretti Kyomuhendo reaffirms herself as a major voice out of Africa." -Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, author of
A Girl Is a Body of Water/The First Woman
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Writers in Conversation
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Tubaze African Books recognizes how important it is for writers and readers to engage with each other. We are more than thrilled to host a series of talks by established writers offering valuable insights and answering questions connected to the world of Literature. Whether you are an aspiring writer or simply a book lover, these events are the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, get inspired and explore new ideas.
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TUBAZE Book Club
About the book club:
Our goal is to inspire and motivate readers to maintain a reading lifestyle. Reading can be an isolating activity when done alone, but when readers read together, it’s fun and sustainable. Each month, the book club members select one book to read. They then meet to discuss their findings. If you are interested in joining the TUBAZE Book Club, please complete the form on the next slide and submit it. The Group Leader will contact you.
Promises
Author:
Goretti Kyomuhendo
Star Rating:
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
0.0/5
About the book:
Promises are like tilapia from Lake Victoria-glittering, evasive ... slippery. From warm Kampala to gloomy London, Goretti Kyomuhendo's novel charts the joys and tribulations of Ajuna and her fiancé, Kagaba. Young, highly skilled, and ambitious, both are caught up in financial hardship in their native Uganda. When Kagaba leaves for the UK as an economic immigrant, Ajuna's happy, fulfilling relationship is under threat. And in the indifferent UK, Kagaba must battle the cold, and the cold shoulder of London.
Promises
exposes the shadow world of illegal immigrants, and the creativity with which people in the legal margins rise to meet an inhumane system. But for both Kagaba and Ajuna, a glimmer of hope comes from unexpected quarters. Populated with an expansive array of vibrant characters, Goretti Kyomuhendo's novel examines the promises we keep and those we break when relationships are profoundly tested by circumstance and twists of fate. It is a vivid tapestry of Ugandan family life, and catches the universal emotions of love, death, and betrayal. "With her signature flair for raw, bold, honest fiction, Kyomuhendo lays bare machinations in Kampala, the heartlessness of London, the resilience of Ugandans, and the ingenuity of desperate people. In
Promises
, Goretti Kyomuhendo reaffirms herself as a major voice out of Africa." -Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, author of
A Girl Is a Body of Water/The First Woman
Register to join the book club
Name
Email
Register
Activities
Writers in Conversation
About the event:
Tubaze African Books recognizes how important it is for writers and readers to engage with each other. We are more than thrilled to host a series of talks by established writers offering valuable insights and answering questions connected to the world of Literature. Whether you are an aspiring writer or simply a book lover, these events are the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, get inspired and explore new ideas.
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