Hello, my name is Martin Kindl. Welcome to my review. I have had an interest in Africa for quite some time now, and this book has really added to my knowledge of this remarkable country. Although some readers may be "turned off" by reading a book of essays from a critical perspective, I can assure you that the Comaroffs have compiled an interested, engaging and riveting read from the start.

Everyone knows now that Africa is the birthplace of mankind; but not everyone knows about what has happened on this "Dark Continent" since then. I highly recommend this book to everybody, because we all have roots in Africa, and we all owe it to ourselves to learn more about its place in contemporary life.

I wholehartedly recommend this book as it is a thorough introduction that everyone can appreciate. Next to the Book of Genesis, it should be recommended reading for all of mankind.

This book contains a collection of essays concerning withcrafts effect on things ranging from gender issuses to the cocoa trade. If you are a beginner looking for a basic background this is not the book for you. However, if you want to learn the specifics of isolated rituals or experiences that serve as microcosms for witchcraft in general than this is a great work for you. Many of the rituals are described in detail including some secret initiation rituals. All in all the work is fascinating and a good read for anyone interested in witchcraft or postcolonial Africa.