The novel is written as a long letter from Ramatoulaye, a recently widowed Senegalese woman, to her lifelong friend Aissatou, who now lives in America. Through this letter, Ramatoulaye reflects on her life, her marriage, and the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. A powerful epistolary novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, friendship, feminism, and the struggles of women in Senegalese society.
Author: Mariama Bâ
