...brilliant words from an enlightened son of the african revolution...

Mayombe is not a novel about politics and dogma or revolution but it is about the effect of these elements on the caracters not too far from ourselves or certain parts of us as people and role-playes in our societal contexts. It is about the metamorphisis of the commisar from a state of inadequacy as a man (which is why his woman cheats on him) to a, for lack of a better adjective, completeness. Detailed in scope, rich in text, Mayombe once again demonstrates the superiority of African writers in expression of multiple strattified levels of imagery. Is this a struggle with Mayombe (the forest) itself? That can only be interpretated by the individual. As humanity we battle everyday against the ovewhelming forces of nature as is indicated by the statement "that everything we do is geared towards our suvival as a species." Things such as racism, rhtnicism, classism, sexism, nepotism, corruption, and infidelity are all part of the human condition and touched on in this work of art. I recomend Mayombe for serious readers with open minds, hearts, and EYES!