Faceless (novel)
Faceless is a 2003 novel by Ghanain writer Amma Darko. The novel highlights the abuse of the girl-child and women in Africa. The novel received critical reviews.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Author | Amma Darko |
|---|---|
| Country | Ghana |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
Publication date | 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 236 |
| ISBN | 9789988550509 |
| OCLC | 53250489 |
Plot summary
The novel is set in Sodom and Gommorah, a suburb ghetto town in Ghana. It is mostly about Baby T, who is abused by his neighbour Onko.
Theme
The novel predominantly focuses on child abuse and received by both women and the girl-child in Africa.
References
- "Amma Darko's 'Faceless': The making of street children". Nigerian Tribune. July 22, 2020. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
- "'Faceless' by Amma Darko | Pambazuka News". Pambazuka News.
- Nabutanyi, Edgar (2014). "Documenting Child Prostitution in Amma Darko's "Faceless"". English in Africa. 41 (2): 79–93 – via JSTOR.
- "Simple summary and key themes of Faceless book by Amma Darko" – via BBC.
- "(PDF) A Critical Overview of Amma Darko's Faceless- a Review". ResearchGate.
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