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In his first new novel since receiving the Nobel Prize in 2021, this acclaimed storyteller vividly portrays a pivotal moment of global transformation. Set against the backdrop of Tanzania at the dawn of the twenty-first century, three young individuals navigate the uncertainties of adulthood amid rapid societal shifts. Karim returns to his quiet town after university, filled with confidence and newfound ambition. Fauzia sees in Karim an opportunity to break free from the constraints of her restrictive upbringing. Together, they welcome Badar, a young man living in poverty who remains uncertain about his prospects and future. As tourism expands, technology emerges, and unforeseen risks and opportunities arrive at their once tranquil corner, each character discovers their own unique understanding of what it truly means to shape one’s own destiny.