This is the story of a woman, Pokuwaa, in a traditional
African village; a woman apparently cursed with "barrenness" unable
to have a child. The novel traces her frustration and attempts to get pregnant,
even after changing her male partner. Village life is shown very convincingly
here, its political, social, economic spheres brought to the fore. Kwadwo, the
man in Pokuwaa's life, comes across as a fine gentleman, though he is in fact
juggling two women, as it were. His commitment to Pokuwaa and her happiness is
laudable. The story ends on a happy note, when despite all odds, the lady does
get pregnant! A fine moving story...
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