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At Night All Blood Is Black
At Night All Blood Is Black
Synopsis
In the trenches of World War I, a young Senegalese soldier named Alfa Ndiaye is haunted by the loss of his friend and comrade, Mademba Diop. Driven by a thirst for vengeance against the man he believes responsible, Alfa descends into a brutal and bloody path. This novel explores the psychological toll of war and the desperate measures one man takes to confront his grief and his enemy.
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At Night All Blood Is BlackAudio CD, Nov
160 pages
Brilliance AudioISBN: 97817135561695 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Did At Night All Blood Is Black win any major awards?
This novel was awarded the International Booker Prize in 2021, recognizing it as the best work of fiction translated into English and published in the UK or Ireland.
Is At Night All Blood Is Black based on historical events?
The narrative draws inspiration from the real-life experiences of Senegalese soldiers, known as Tirailleurs Sénégalais, who fought for France during World War I, exploring their often overlooked contributions and psychological struggles.