Readers with a dual
heritage who know the pitfalls of returning to the place of one’s childhood and
those who possess a love of eloquent story will find much of value in Alain Mabanckou’s
The Lights of Pointe-Noire. A
rich tapestry of past and present, Lights recounts Mabanckou’s return to his
native Republic of the Congo where he visits the southeastern coastal town of
his childhood.See the full review at The Lights of Pointe-Noire: A Memoir.