Kanina and I

by Charles Mangua

282 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1994

About the author

Charles Mangua is a Kenyan fiction writer. His novels explore, among other issues, the "hardship and urban poverty" experienced by ordinary people in places such as Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.

Mangua's style is irreverent and often humorous. His early works, Son of Woman (1971) and A Tail in the Mouth (1972), sold more copies than any previous works of literature published in East Africa. His work had an influence on other Kenyan writers and he was awarded the Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature for A Tail in the Mouth.

Reviews

[Bonny Mwenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this book. Mangua tells the story vividly, complete with detailed descriptions and rib-cracking conversations. The sad story of kanina and his brother, and their misfortunes will leave you sympathising with these victims of fate. a good read.

[Sammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The best part of the book,,

[Jesse Mwangi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the story...the struggle for independence and the valor

[Denis Ngeno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great app

[Samuel Chege · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kanina was very funny and bold. Though a significant part of Njeru and Kanina was tragic, the ending was uplifting.