The Values of Doom

In a thought-provoking exploration of post-colonial African states this novel delves into the oppression of the poor majority by the affluent few. Set in the fictional city of Bisandugu the story illuminates the widening divide between the rich and poor and the deepening conflicts that arise. The powerless find solace in divine providence hoping for intervention against their oppressors. Through the lives of the Kadams Kuyembeh Ajaratu and Sullaiman families readers witness the transformation of their beliefs and values in the face of adversity. As the narrative unfolds it becomes clear that the values once held dear have become The Values of Doom a testament to the destructive power of inequality and the erosion of hope in the face of systemic oppression.