Yellow Room
Yellow Room by Shelan Rodger, published by Cutting Edge Press in November 2015, is a psychological drama that delves into the complexities of secrets and their impact on our lives. Set against the backdrop of the post-election crisis of 2008 in England and Kenya, the narrative follows Chala, who has been haunted by a tragic incident from her childhood. As she navigates her precarious mental state and the challenges of adulthood, including an unexpected pregnancy and the loss of her adoptive father, Chala embarks on a journey to confront her past.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of memory and truth as Chala revisits the scene of her parents’ deaths in Kenya. The story intricately weaves together themes of psychological tension and personal revelation, highlighting how the weight of the past can shape one’s future. As the political turmoil unfolds, Chala is faced with a critical choice between deception and honesty, making for a thought-provoking narrative that examines the power of secrets. This edition contains 320 pages and is presented in English.
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Set in England and Kenya during the post-election crisis of 2008, a psychological drama that explores the power of secrets to run and ruin our lives
Chala has grown up in the shadow of a tragic act–as a small child she killed her baby sister in their yellow room. Even now, in her thirties, her state of mind is precarious and both she and her partner struggle with the demons of her past. When a one night stand leaves Chala pregnant, and her beloved adoptive father dies, she decides to go to Kenya and visit the scene of her parents’ deaths. Slowly memories of the events in the yellow room return, the political uprising puts a new meaning on life, and the future can only be faced by making a choice–to deceive or tell the truth.
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