Gods Among Gazelles is set in the Congo (the mythic Congo, the historical Congo, and contemporary Congo) and is a blend of the mythic, the surreal, existential and nihilist imagery and philosophy, and everything African. The story focuses on the spirituality and strength of spirit that allows the people of the Congo to survive the brutality that is part of their daily lives. It is presented in four chapters. Some of the sections are written in dramatic form, some as conventional narrative. Some of the scenes reflect the black and white gloss of film noir from the 1940s, others the ephemeral quality of Edith Piaf ‘s voice.
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