Makeda, Randall Robinson
Makeda, Randall Robinson
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Makeda

Author: Randall Robinson

Narrator: Kevin R. Free

Unabridged: 9 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/15/2012


Synopsis

Political activist and best-selling author Randall Robinson is a pillar of scholarship and insight within the African-American literary community. His acclaimed novel Makeda stars Gray March, a young man who, beginning in the 1950s, embarks on a journey of spiritual and historical enlightenment through stories he hears from his blind grandmother. "Eloquent and erudite, Robinson's oft-times mystical coming-of-age saga teems with rich and evocative historical insights."-Booklist

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andre on September 15, 2011

By the title alone, if you are a reader who enjoys "factual" fiction you know you are in for a treat. The book is essentially a coming-of-age story, but told with a backdrop of African history. When and where have the Dogon been mentioned in a work of fiction? The thoughts that run through Gray's mi......more

Goodreads review by El on February 17, 2017

Mind blowing Well written and well thought out. History and fantasy leave you wantingore and with food for thought about world history as it has been presented to us. Simply superb......more

Goodreads review by Shauntrice on April 03, 2013

This book was a pretty good mix of fiction and fact. The author seemed to "time hop" a bit too much, and I found myself trying to figure out which century or year he was in. I also felt that he could have been a bit more detailed in some parts of the book. Other than that, it's a nice book.......more

Goodreads review by Brian on June 07, 2013

Obey. Love. Serve. Excel! Rich & detailed.......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on March 08, 2012

A good premise for a novel, but way too wordy and detailed. The author comes across as an intellectual English major on steroids!! Got better at the end, but not enough to justify a higher rating.......more