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Synopsis
In parched Port-la-Nouvelle in Central Africa, Dr Mallory watches his clinic fail and dreams of discovering a third Nile to make the Sahara bloom. During his search for water, an ancient tree stump is uprooted by a bulldozer and water wells up, spreading until it becomes an enormous river. With the once arid land now abounding in birds and beasts, the obsessed Mallory forges upriver, clashing with hostile factions in his quest to find the source of his own creation.
The Day of Creation: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adult literary magical realism with mature themes of obsession, colonialism, and psychological deterioration. Contains violence from hostile factions and complex postcolonial themes requiring mature perspective.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, colonialism, and mental illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in literary fiction will appreciate the surreal exploration of creation, obsession, and ecological transformation.