Memoirs of the Maelstrom: A Senegalese Oral History of the First World War
Memoirs of the Maelstrom: A Senegalese Oral History of the First World War
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999280
Novel • Fiction
Senegal • 1910s
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Memoirs of the Maelstrom: A Senegalese Oral History of the First World War by Joe Lunn explores the experiences of Senegalese soldiers during World War I. Through personal narratives, the book sheds light on their recruitment, battlefield struggles, and post-war lives, offering a unique perspective on the war's impact on these individuals and their communities.
Informative
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Memoirs of the Maelstrom: A Senegalese Oral History of the First World War by Joe Lunn is praised for its groundbreaking exploration of African soldiers' experiences in WWI. Readers appreciate its vivid oral histories, though some note a lack of narrative cohesion. The book excels in amplifying marginalized voices, providing a critical historical perspective.
Who Should Read Memoirs of the Maelstrom: A Senegalese Oral History of the First World War?
Readers interested in African history, oral traditions, and WWI would enjoy Memoirs of the Maelstrom. Fans of The Great War and Modern Memory by Paul Fussell and The Ghosts of Kanungu by Richard Vokes may find this engaging for its unique perspective on war narratives.
34 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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280
Novel • Fiction
Senegal • 1910s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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