A Walk in the Night by Alex La Guma
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ISBN: 9780864861764
Publisher: David Philip, AfriSouth Paperback, 1991
Paperback, 136 pages
Characterised by his striking style and colourful dialogue, La Guma’s stories explore experiences of racism and social inequality in various settings, from an overcrowded prison to a Portuguese restaurant. In the title story, ‘A Walk in the Night’, a factory worker loses his job after an argument with a white supervisor. His subsequent descent into helpless rage is played out in rich detail, illuminating the toxic effects of poverty, police brutality, and gang violence.