
The Girl in the Road by Monica Byrne is a futuristic novel set in a world where Africa has become the new cultural superpower. The story follows two female protagonists, Meena and Mariama, as they embark on separate journeys filled with danger, self-discovery, and haunting pasts. The plot is a blend of surrealism, politics, and technological aspects, painting a picture of a future where the West is in decline and Africa takes center stage. The narrative alternates between Meena's escape from India to Africa via the Trans Arabian Linear Generator and Mariama's journey across Africa, with their stories intertwining in a shocking revelation.
Genres:
Tropes/Plot Devices:
Topics:
Notes:
Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include discussions of rape, violence, mental illness, sexual abuse, and themes of trauma.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance present in the book, primarily through the relationships and sexual encounters of the protagonists.
From The Publisher:
Waking up in a futuristic Mumbai with five snake bites, Meena is compelled to return to her native Ethiopia by way of a forbidden path spanning the Arabian Sea; while a girl from a different time, Mariama, flees a traumatic experience to Ethiopia in search of a better life.
80,000 first printing.
Reader Stats (3):
Want To Read (3) |
What can you read after
The Girl in the Road?
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.