Sketches from the Periphery

SKETCHES FROM THE PERIPHERY by MP Summers shines a compelling light on the geopolitical and tribal intricacies of the Darfur conflict in the mid-2000s through the profound experiences of spiritually restless college dropout Alexander Barr, who accepts a role as an overseas contractor in the region. When his paths cross with Cassandra, a journalist undertaking her own metaphysical journey, the pair embark on a fleeting yet intense relationship, exploring their philosophical values and each other against the striking, war-torn landscape of Western Sudan. SKETCHES FROM THE PERIPHERY is a beautifully crafted and beguiling novel, full of sharp, searching sensibility and sentiment.