The Water Cycle

by Andrew Nyongesa

The Water Cycle is tremendously scenic and realistic in
depiction of the plight of the African child in the midst of clash of
Western and African cultures. This novel presents a captivating
rendition of a clash of cultures and is a well-woven, heart rending
tragedy of a man at the crossroads of two cultures.

£29.00

About the author

Andrew Nyongesa

Andrew Nyongesa is a Kenyan novelist and teacher with great passion for
English language and literature. Some of his published works are Worms
in the Lounge (2012), The Rise of Rodedom (2013) and The Endless Battle
(2016); all of which spin around postcolonial theory – the struggle of
the underdog to subvert the values of the dominant group.

Review

“You seldom come across such a literary piece of work. This book
presents a captivating rendition of clash of cultures and is a well
woven, heart rending tragedy of a man at the crossroads of two cultures.
It is a must read!”

Godfrey Mulongo, PhD, Senior Regional, Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation Specialist, International Potato Center, SSA, Dar es Salaam

“The use of traditional oral narratives, proverbs and riddles is
particularly an intriguing style to depict the Bukusu traditions of
naming, circumcision, marriage and funerals.”

Sammy O. Barasa, Kenya Medical Training College, Lecturer. Master Trainer for Helping Babies Survive curricular (HBS) – Kenya

“The Water Cycle is tremendously scenic and realistic in depiction
of the plight of the African child in the midst of clash of Western and
African cultures. This is a superbly and meticulously written work of
art.“

David Kakuta Mulwa; playwright and senior lecturer, Kenyatta University, Kenya