A novel about a British psychologist (Adrian) who travels to Sierra Leone post-civil war to work in a mental hospital in the capital. If you are interested in psychology and/or the Sierra Leone civil war this book would be an excellent read because it is very well researched and sympathetically portrayed. The novel describes the challenges Adrian faces with locals who regard psychological illnesses as normal and who are living with the scars of such recent conflict.
As well as he well researched historical context, the writing is good, the characters likeable and the plot engrossing. Personally I thought the love triangle cheapened the novel slightly but it did make for a more intriguing plot.
An interesting book which I enjoyed.
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