The extraction of youth is one recurring theme that cuts deep in this novel.This month on The Reader’s Pod, we’re joined by Esperance Mulonda where we chat about Alain Mabanckou’s Dealing with the Dead (Le Commerce des Allongés). From its second-person narration to the vivid streets of Pointe-Noire, Alain explores complex themes of capitalism and colonization into a “ghost story” in a haunting and personal way.“If you are dead, you are on the reverse side of life,” - Esperance saysListen in as we break down why this short novel should be your next read.

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