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Douala by Night, Olive by Day (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Publisher: Mbida Mbida Camille
Published: Dec 19 2025
Pages: 182
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.42 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Douala by Night, Olive by Day explores the complex life of a Cameroonian family caught between daily realities and the difficult choices imposed by precarity. Nicolas, an underpaid teacher, and Olive, a loving mother and secret sex worker, embody the contradictions and sacrifices of an existence where love struggles against shame and poverty.
Anchored in the vibrant and often unforgiving setting of Douala, this poignant novel delves into silences, unspoken truths, and intimate struggles that shape broken yet resilient destinies. Through an intimate and uncompromising voice, Mbida Mbida Camille paints a deeply human portrait where pain, hope, and forgiveness intersect.
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