We Are All Zimbabweans Now by James Kilgore | Political Thriller, Post-Independence Zimbabwe

We Are All Zimbabweans Now by James Kilgore is a political thriller set in the early 1980s, during the hopeful days following Zimbabwe's independence. The novel follows Ben Dabney, a Wisconsin graduate student who arrives in Zimbabwe filled with idealism and enthusiasm for the new Prime Minister Robert Mugabe. As Ben delves deeper into his research and the realities of the country's political landscape, he encounters the complexities and challenges of the post-independence era. The story explores themes of disillusionment, identity, and the search for truth in a rapidly changing society.

Key Topics Covered:

• Political dynamics in post-independence Zimbabwe

• The complexities of racial reconciliation and national identity

• The challenges faced by foreign observers in understanding local realities

• Themes of idealism, disillusionment, and personal transformation

• Insights into the early years of Robert Mugabe's leadership
  

We Are All Zimbabweans Now, James Kilgore, political thriller, post-independence Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, racial reconciliation, national identity, disillusionment, idealism, personal transformation