This has been a school set book in Kenya for many years, and oh lord, you can tell from the copy I read. It is seriously mangled, and covered with youthful writing which indicates ‘metaphors’ and ‘similies.’ It was sort of charming. Part way through, a photograph of a girlfriend even fell out.
I’ve reviewed it here for Africa Book Club.
My copy of Weep Not Child is like that. lol
Wonderful review, Sarah! Thanks for introducing this beautiful classic to us. I will add it to my 'TBR' list. I loved the story of your copy of the book. It is interesting that it had writings and a photograph inside.
I love reading what people choose to underline.. and the notes scribbled in margins – classic! To find an old photo… well there's a story in that alone!
Off to read the review, sounds like an interesting book.
Underlining is fun. And I was glad to come across this book,and read it, as I think generations of Kenyan kids have sweated over it!