Drama genre books (173)
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If You Want to Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais EN
Country: Africa / 
South Africa
South Africa
Description:
A rich, unforgettable story of three unique women in post-Apartheid South Africa who are brought together in their darkest time and discover the ways that love can transcend the strictest of boundaries. In a squatter camp on the outskirts of Johannesburg, seventeen-year-old Zodwa lives in desperate poverty, under the shadowy threat of a civil war and a growing AIDS epidemic. Eight months pregnant, Zodwa carefully guards secrets that jeopardize her life. Across the country, wealthy socialite Ruth appears to have everything her heart desires, but it's what she can't have that leads to her breakd... continue
Italy
Egypt64.
LebanonDescription:
Lorsque le notaire Lebel fait aux jumeaux Jeanne et Simon Marwan la lecture du testament de leur mère Nawal, il réveille en eux l'incertaine histoire de leur naissance : qui donc fut leur père, et par quelle odyssée ont-ils vu le jour loin du pays d'origine de leur mère ? En remettant à chacun une enveloppe, destinées l'une à ce père qu'ils croyaient mort et l'autre à leur frère dont ils ignoraient l'existence, il fait bouger les continents de leur douleur : dans le livre des heures de cette famille, des drames insoupçonnés les attendent, qui portent les couleurs de l'irréparable. Mais le prix... continue
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Indian Horse : A Novel by Richard Wagamese EN
Country: North America / 
Canada
Canada
Description:
Saul Indian Horse has hit bottom. His last binge almost killed him, and now he's a reluctant resident in a treatment centre for alcoholics, surrounded by people he's sure will never understand him. But Saul wants peace, and he grudgingly comes to see that he'll find it only through telling his story. With him, readers embark on a journey back through the life he's led as a northern Ojibway, with all its joys and sorrows. With compassion and insight, author Richard Wagamese traces through his fictional characters the decline of a culture and a cultural way. For Saul, taken forcibly from the lan... continue
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Ironbound and Sanctuary City : Two Plays by Martyna Majok EN
PolandDescription:
This two-play volume illuminates the often-overlooked lives of immigrants left behind by the "American Dream." With humor, grace, and an unsentimental eye, Majok explores the challenges they face and the joys they will find as they strive to carve out a place in a harsh and indifferent America.
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It Begins with Tears by Opal Palmer Adisa EN
Country: North America / 
Jamaica
Jamaica
Description:
This novel is set in the stone-breaking harshness of South Africa's island prison.
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Sweden69.
Country: Africa / South Africa
South Africa
Description:
Jessica is based on the inspiring true story of a young girl's fight for justice against tremendous odds.
A tomboy, Jessica is the pride of her father, as they work together on the struggling family farm. One quiet day, the peace of the bush is devastated by a terrible murder. Only Jessica is able to save the killer from the lynch mob – but will justice prevail in the courts?
Nine months later, a baby is born … with Jessica determined to guard the secret of the father's identity. The rivalry of Jessica and her beautiful sister for the love of the same man will echo... continue
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Jetzt ergebe ich mich und das ist alles by Alvaro Enrigue DE
Country: North America / 
Mexico
Mexico
Description:
Janos, Mexiko, 1835: Als Apachen eine junge Witwe entführen, bekommt Leutnant Zuloaga den Auftrag, nach ihr zu suchen. In seinem Gefolge reiten unter anderem eine scharfschießende Nonne, ein alter Tanzlehrer und zwei ehemalige Gefangene aus dem Stamm der Yaqui. Als sie die Frau schließlich finden, machen sie eine verblüffende Entdeckung. New York, 2017: Ein mexikanischer Schriftsteller hadert mit der amerikanischen Politik. Aus Angst, nach einem Besuch in seiner Heimat nicht mehr einreisen zu dürfen, verbringt er den Familienurlaub im Grenzgebiet zu Mexiko, wo sich einst Géronimo, der letzte H... continue