Congo Inc
In Koli Bofane
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Congo Inc
by In Koli Bofane, Marjolijn de de Jager, Dominic Thomas
Published
2014
Publisher
Actes sud
Pages
293
ISBN-13
9782330030605
Description
"To the sound of machine gun fire and the smell of burning flesh, award-winning author In Koli Jean Bofane leads readers on a perilous, satirical journey through the civil conflict and political instability that have been the logical outcome of generations of rapacious multinational corporate activity, corrupt governance, widespread civil conflict, human rights abuses, and environmental degradation in Africa. Isookanga, a Congolese Pygmy, grows up in a small village with big dreams of becoming rich. His vision of the world is shaped by his exploits in Raging Trade, an online game where he seizes control of the world's natural resources by any means possible: high-tech weaponry, slavery, and even genocide. Isookanga leaves his sleepy village to make his fortune in the pulsating capital Kinshasa, where he joins forces with street children, warlords, and a Chinese victim of globalization in this blistering novel about capitalism, colonialism, and the world haunted by the ghosts of Bismarck and Leopold II. Told with just enough levity to make it truly heartbreaking, Congo Inc. is a searing tale about ecological, political, and economic failure."--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Congo Inc?
This edition of Congo Inc has approximately 293 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Congo Inc?
For most readers, Congo Inc typically takes between 6h 6m and 4h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 73,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 73,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Congo Inc?
The estimated word count for Congo Inc is approximately 73,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Congo Inc?
Congo Inc was written by In Koli Bofane, Marjolijn de de Jager, Dominic Thomas.
When was Congo Inc published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.