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Reviewed by William Haines  Â
                        FIVE 5 STARS
"SOJOURNER by Ayaan Pettus stands out for detailing the West African cultures authentically while at the same time providing an interesting plot. Captivating the reader, Ayaan Pettus writes energetically and provides a living picture of the Sahara and the societies that dwell there. The cultural setting is appropriately captured, starting with the matrilineal culture among the Tuareg people followed by a detailed account of intertribal politics. The characters are memorable, especially the scholar Cazembi, who gave wise council and was a diplomatic man, in contrast to the violence prevalent in most of the book. The action is moderate with with moments of a cliffhanger combined with philosophical digressions on education, religion, and morality—all these make the novel both inspiring and engaging. While the book is packed with action and conflict, it is about the relationship between using knowledge and misunderstanding the culture, which is a powerful message even today. In essence, this is not only an enthralling adventure but touches on the human experience as well."
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