CLANDESTINS

CLANDESTINS

by Patrice Brena

Join Readfeed freeFind clubs reading this
Rate this book:

Browse books you can read free on Readfeed

No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one

Start a club free
About
"La réalité, Cornélius, ce n'est pas uniquement ce que nous apprenons dans les livres. (...) Le monde entier regarde les mêmes programmes de télévision, achète les mêmes DVD mais n'oublie pas : la réalité, c'est ce que toi tu vis là où tu le vis". Cornéluis Hardy retourne au Kawunga assister au Quarantième Jour de Deuil de son cousin Ousmane Gueye. Ce voyage ubuesque donne lieu à la description sans concession d'une Afrique où cohabitent joie de vivre et djinns des rizières, marabouts et rebelles, clandestins et internet.

Discussion questions for CLANDESTINS

Bring these to your book club — or discuss them with readers on Readfeed.

  1. 1

    How does Cornélius’s return to the Kawunga force him to confront the tension between the theoretical knowledge he gained from books and the raw, lived reality of his homeland?

  2. 2

    In what ways does Patrice Brena juxtapose traditional elements, such as djinns and marabouts, with modern global influences like television, DVDs, and the internet in shaping contemporary African identity?

  3. 3

    How does the framing of the Quarantième Jour de Deuil for his cousin Ousmane Gueye set the emotional tone for Cornélius’s journey and his reflections on grief and belonging?

Sign up free to see all 8 questions & discuss

Discuss CLANDESTINS with other readers

Join or start a book club for CLANDESTINS on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Sign up freeBrowse book clubs

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for CLANDESTINS?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with CLANDESTINS as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss CLANDESTINS with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about CLANDESTINS with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.