Thanks for telling us about the problem. From inside the book. Longman , - Literary Criticism - pages. Nov 24, Samantha Leighanne rated it it was amazing Shelves: However, it is anything but an "easy" read because of the painful portrayal of chauvinism and its denigrating effect on both women and men. Is my identity in my mind, a thing created, or an idea I buy into? View all 3 comments. 
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I won't tell you what happens like her earlier novel, the fabulous So Long A Letter, it features some pretty bad male behavior, and some seriously scheming women, though everyone is complexly drawn.
Thank you for registering which Whichbook. Dude, her name is spelled wrong on here! Winner of the Norma Prize in Africa for her first novel Une si longue lettre. Oct 06, Jennifer rated it liked it Shelves: She vy it by undermining its unity" The gospel according to Mariama Ba.
Scarlet Song by Mariama Ba, Summary and Book Review
Where women should be bonding together, Ba's story shows very skillfully how polygamy prevents those bonds by always placing women in competition with each other. A sad story, in which all characters are fallible. Every character presents a strong message, if even only temporarily engaged in the novel. A story about two 'star-crossed lovers' in Senegal; Mireille, the daughter of a French diplomat and Ousmanne, the son of a poor Senegalese family.
Will re-read and better comment, perhaps! On whose side was the author? Mireille, on the other hand is from an affluent home, and literally had everything she desired materially, while growing up.
Have your tissues ready for this one Sep 07, Khulani marked gy as to-read. Another student was clearly shocked by the racist attitudes of the 60s based on the notations in the margin.
Daarom geen 4 sterren, maar wel 3,5! This story fucking broke my heart. Sep 26, Linda rated it it was amazing. Maar het zijn ook steeds weer individuele keuzes, leugen en bedrog, vriendschap en toeval die het verloop bepalen.
Scarlet Song by Mariama Bâ
Ousmane, a weak willed fellow is gradually drawn into his culture, abandons his wife for his once secret crush, Ouleymatou, who had spurned his advances during their teenage years because of Ousmane's devotion to his mom.
Said Alhadj rated it it was amazing Oct 25, Read this about ten years ago in my bookgroup but I do remember it being evocative, provative and a tear jerker. You may just find it too heart-wrenching towards the end though. In it she depicts the sorrow and resignation of a woman who must share the mourning for her late husband with his second, younger wife.
Jan 09, Marcy rated it it was amazing. I expected it and I actually was somewhat surprised by how the main character changed.
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Why is a story only powerful or 'real' when it is painful? Apr 06, Felister rated it really liked it.
I got more into it as I read on, and by the time I was done it was a 5. Is that too big a sacrifice for the sake of life. It's also true that power dynamics are rarely equitable, whether by class, race, gender, or other divisions.
Neither Ousmane nor Ouleymatou could disclaim this commom esscence without distorting their very natures. Don't have an account? Paperbackpages.
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