Sozaboy

The story follows Mene, a young soldier eager for maturity and glory, as he transitions from the excitement of recruitment to the grim realities of civil war. Initially captivated by tales of heroism, his enthusiasm quickly fades as he confronts the brutalities of combat. Through Mene's harrowing journey, Ken Saro-Wiwa employs Nigerian Pidgin English to vividly portray the devastating impact of war on innocence. Recognized as a significant anti-war narrative, the novel critiques the senselessness of conflict while offering a poignant exploration of loss and survival.