Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, renowned as “the most promising Senegalese writer of his generation” (Le Monde), and winner of the 2021 Prix Goncourt, writes about identity, memory, and the transformative power of storytelling in The Silence of the Choir. Sarr crafts a narrative that is introspective and gripping, diving into the tension between personal history and broader cultural context. He takes readers on an evocative journey through the life of an African writer grappling with the weight of his past, while navigating the artistic and political challenges of the present. The Silence of the Choir is a layered exploration of the creative process, the search for truth, and the silences that often accompany both individual and collective histories. With its lyrical prose and rich, nuanced portrayal of exile, this novel is a powerful and timely addition to the global literary canon.
