One character in this novel leads a revolt as a student, but later becomes involved with politicians and businessmen, including Kimeria.
The title of this novel comes from a poem which describes "the speckled vulva of the tiger-orchid" and "outlandish phalloi haunting the travellers of its one road." Hypocritical religious figures in this novel include Lillian and Reverend Jerrod Brown, and one character changes his name to Ezekieli to please "Christian ears." A plane crash in this novel causes the death of a donkey. One character in this novel leads a revolt as a student, but later becomes involved with politicians and businessmen, including Kimeria. One of this novel's major characters is a barmaid who serves a drink made from the Theng'eta plant. Set in the village of Ilmorog, its four main characters include Karega and Abdullah, who lost a leg in the Mau Mau rebellion. For 10 points, name this novel by Ngugi wa Thiong'o in which Munira burns down Wanja's brothel.
The title of this novel comes from a poem which describes "the speckled vulva of the tiger-orchid" and "outlandish phalloi haunting the travellers of its one road.
Petals of Blood