“The writing is rich and evocative” - African American Literature Book Club

Drone Child has been favorably reviewed by the African American Literature Book Club, the “Largest Site Dedicated to Books by, or About, Black People.” Here is what Denolyn Carroll, an educator, editor, and writer, says in part:

“The author manages to address a number of angles in the novel, while maintaining an intriguing storyline. The writing is rich and evocative. For example, at the end of Chapter 1 (‘The Deaths of Papa and Mama Boule-boule’) he writes, ‘And so all the others died while Mpasi lived. How could that not have changed him? I would like to think he was born without the slightest touch of evil. But sometimes it happens accidentally, like a boulder rolling down a hill to crush you when you’re just walking by.’

“Complete with a ‘Discussion Guide,’ Drone Child is at once a novel and a teaching tool. In his ‘Author’s Note,’ Rothman outlines his approach to this work, his perspectives, the fabrications, the facts, his research methods, and his reasons for taking on this narrative—a hefty tapestry interwoven with the possibilities for change. In the context of our current times, this is a hope worth having.”

Drone Child is available in English as a print book and ebook in a number of countries. Contact me at my address below if you have trouble finding it.

Une traduction française n'est pas disponible, mais elle pourrait l'être dans le futur. Veuillez transmettre votre adresse e-mail si vous êtes intéressé par un ebook français de Drone Child. Je suis à davidrothman@pobox.com. Merci!