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Some Kind of Black

Diran Adebayo

Some Kind of Black

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ISBN:
9780349108728
ISBN-10:
0-349-10872-2

Abacus

An Abacus title

A coming of age story about Dele, a young student, and his sister Dapo whp glide through love, politics and violence; Diran Adebayo's debut is funny, street-smart fiction which puts language through hoops to create an exhilarating odyssey through the London scene.

Reviews

  • 'A gloriously capable and confident writer…Some Kind of Black is thoughtful, witty and moving...it is refreshing to read something so extrovert and alert…I urge you to read it' THE TIMES
  • 'Strikingly innovative…has a powerful resonance for us all, black or white' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
  • 'Sharply written and exceptional' DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • 'A classic coming of age tale…marks the debut of a serious talent' - GQ

Paperback: £7.99

Published 21/08/1997

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