David DiopLiterary Fiction · Essays·1927–1960
Hermanos de alma
Synopsis
During World War I, Alfa Ndiaye, a Senegalese soldier fighting for France, witnesses the death of his 'soul brother' Mademba Diop on the battlefield. Consumed by grief and a desire for vengeance, Alfa begins a descent into madness, performing increasingly brutal acts against the enemy. His fellow soldiers become wary as he grapples with the horrors of war and the spiritual weight of his actions.
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