Africa: A Nose for Money

Set in the fictional and reluctantly bilingual land of Mimbo in contemporary Africa, A Nose for Money, the latest novel by Francis Nyamnjoh, revolves around the tragedy of Prospère, a semi-literate Mimbolander searching for the finer things in life. It offers a graphic depiction of the inevitable frustration of a society that places wealth above love. The author interweaves traditional African culture and modern politics to capture the urban African pysche in a compelling and heart-rendingstyle. This cautionary tale may shock the reader, but the haunting character of Prospère is a masterpiece.