Place of Cool Waters, Ndirangu Githaiga
Place of Cool Waters, Ndirangu Githaiga
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Place of Cool Waters

Author: Ndirangu Githaiga

Narrator: Lee Goettl

Unabridged: 5 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/07/2022

Synopsis

When Jude Wilson decides to travel halfway across the world to visit the graves of his childhood Boy Scout heroes, he unwittingly signs up for a lot more than he imagined. Growing up in the placid little Pacific Northwest town of Clarksville could never adequately prepare him for what he encounters in the vibrant, mercurial streets of Nairobi, where context defines meaning and words alone are not always sufficient to communicate across a cultural gap. He meets Qadir Mohamed—the affable manager at the youth hostel where he is staying—and a valuable friendship develops between two people from disparate backgrounds with seemingly little in common.In Kenya, the past is never far away, though it is sometimes remembered differently by insiders. As a result, the unexamined triumphal legends from Jude’s scouting days begin to unravel in the face of new discoveries. It is, however, a disastrous taxi ride and ensuing case of mistaken identity that emerge as the defining moments of this life-changing trip, leading him to stumble upon truths about himself that he was previously unaware of. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate on January 10, 2023

So without realising it until after the fact, thus is actually the third novel by this author I've listened to. As usual the narrator has a calm, measured for and is easy to listen to. The story does get a little farfetched at times but is otherwise an interesting look at what home and family means.......more

Goodreads review by Lulu on April 13, 2023

Quick and easy read, but I wish it were longer and more balanced between Jude and Qadir (who in my opinion had the more interesting story). The entire story just felt rushed and the ending was quite abrupt. It’s a good read, but it could use more in depth development.......more

Goodreads review by James on January 15, 2023

3.5 ⭐️ Thank you to Netgalley and Bon Esprit Books for a pre-publication audiobook copy of this book, this is my honest voluntary review. The plot follows a 3rd person account of Jude and Qadir at different points in their life. Jude grew up in Clarksville, Washington (state) after being adopted, wi......more

Goodreads review by Ty on June 09, 2023

I just finished this audiobook. A coming of age and finding oneself on the trip of a lifetime to Nairobi. Jude, an African American child, adopted by a Caucasian family in Minneapolis. It takes us on a good background of Jude's history, parents, and friends. Do not skip the prologue! He is very drawn......more

Goodreads review by Heather L on February 23, 2023

This was a pleasant book to listen to, likable characters and good writing. However, the revelation is very anticlimactic albeit abrupt. You learn about it and then the book is over. It was a very odd ending.......more

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