Books The in between world of Vikram Lall

The In-Between World of Vikram Lall is a novel that follows an Indian boy in colonial Kenya who witnesses the Mau Mau uprising and becomes entangled in government corruption during the nation's transition to independence. The story is told from the perspective of Vikram Lall, an exiled man who reflects on the historical events and personal choices that led to him being labeled "one of Africa's most corrupt men". The novel explores themes of identity, corruption, racial tension, and the complexities of Kenyan society.