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Dertogada
Embark on an exhilarating journey with "Dertogada", the groundbreaking Ethiopian science fiction novel by Yismake Worku. This compelling narrative weaves together elements of patriotism, technological innovation, and cultural heritage, offering readers a unique blend of suspense and inspiration.
At the heart of the story is Shagiz Ejigu, a distinguished Ethiopian scientist working with NASA, who becomes embroiled in a profound mystery. Confined to a hospital bed, he entrusts Dr. Miraj with a mission that intertwines personal destiny with national pride. As Dr. Miraj delves deeper, he uncovers a clandestine group of elite Ethiopians united by an unwavering ambition to restore their nation's prominence. Facing formidable challenges from foreign powers and internal adversaries, their journey is a testament to resilience and unity.
habeshala.comYismake Worku masterfully integrates Western technological advancements with indigenous Ethiopian knowledge, crafting a narrative that resonates with both local and global audiences. The novel not only revives the spirit of Ethiopianism but also poses poignant questions about modernization and the future of the Ethiopian state.
tandfonline.comOriginally published in 2001, "Dertogada" rapidly gained acclaim, leading to multiple reprints in a short period. It stands as the first volume in a series, followed by sequels such as "Ramatohara" and "Xantoxara," further expanding the intricate universe Worku has created.
en.everybodywiki.comDive into "Dertogada" and experience a narrative that challenges conventions, celebrates cultural identity, and explores the intricate dance between tradition and innovation.
At the heart of the story is Shagiz Ejigu, a distinguished Ethiopian scientist working with NASA, who becomes embroiled in a profound mystery. Confined to a hospital bed, he entrusts Dr. Miraj with a mission that intertwines personal destiny with national pride. As Dr. Miraj delves deeper, he uncovers a clandestine group of elite Ethiopians united by an unwavering ambition to restore their nation's prominence. Facing formidable challenges from foreign powers and internal adversaries, their journey is a testament to resilience and unity.
habeshala.comYismake Worku masterfully integrates Western technological advancements with indigenous Ethiopian knowledge, crafting a narrative that resonates with both local and global audiences. The novel not only revives the spirit of Ethiopianism but also poses poignant questions about modernization and the future of the Ethiopian state.
tandfonline.comOriginally published in 2001, "Dertogada" rapidly gained acclaim, leading to multiple reprints in a short period. It stands as the first volume in a series, followed by sequels such as "Ramatohara" and "Xantoxara," further expanding the intricate universe Worku has created.
en.everybodywiki.comDive into "Dertogada" and experience a narrative that challenges conventions, celebrates cultural identity, and explores the intricate dance between tradition and innovation.
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2009
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November 6, 2012
Although it seems to be most famous Ethiopian novel of modern times I must be very far from Ethiopia in every sense to dance on this party. Engineer, the main character, who has several higher degrees, has developed and built submarine with his bare hands which can also fly from Ethiopia to America with a moment, who is the author of GPS system and is haunted by CIA, Mossad, Ethiopian intelligence and MI6 at once, is really a story one of a kind.
Tesfaye Gessese, ass. professor of Addis Ababa University says on the back cover of the book that Yismake Worku has a very wide imagination. And I really have join this idea.
But who is into adventurous stories about people with superpowers, this is the one to hit.
Tesfaye Gessese, ass. professor of Addis Ababa University says on the back cover of the book that Yismake Worku has a very wide imagination. And I really have join this idea.
But who is into adventurous stories about people with superpowers, this is the one to hit.
June 17, 2015
the most amezing serious book that i have read in amaharic.
October 11, 2013
I have liked this book in a way differnt from others would. May be it`s because I`m Ethiopian and I kind of felt patriotic or because it`s the only novel of it`s kind in Ehtiopia, either way it`s a great book that tells about Ethiopia`s past history and creat`s a sci-fi fantasy at the same time. It also have a sequel (Ramatohara, which hasn`t been translated to English yet)
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February 7, 2020I,M Very satisfied and lern alot of knoeledge
so i like it
so i like it
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February 3, 2022Dertogada
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January 11, 2019I READ THE FIRST AND THE FIFTH OF THE DERTOGADA SERIES -- BIZU MEGDEL INA MEGEDADEL.
DO WE REALLY NEED ANY MORE 'JAMES BOND'-LIKE STUFF?
I did enjoy the parts about Lake Tana and the Semein Mountains, though. When (IF) I return to Ethiopia I would like to wander about those heights (IF they still permit romantic ferenjes who are still living in the Tewodros era to wander around the countryside without expensive guides).
DO WE REALLY NEED ANY MORE 'JAMES BOND'-LIKE STUFF?
I did enjoy the parts about Lake Tana and the Semein Mountains, though. When (IF) I return to Ethiopia I would like to wander about those heights (IF they still permit romantic ferenjes who are still living in the Tewodros era to wander around the countryside without expensive guides).
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October 16, 2013It is absolutely ridiculous book ever to me.
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July 1, 2021good
August 27, 2021
በቀጣይ ስራዎቹ ከፃፋቸው ተከታይ መፅሃፍቶች የዴርቶጋዳን ያህል ጥልቅ የታሪክ ስብጥር ያለው አላገኘሁም።
ዴርቶጋዳ is my favorite!
ዴርቶጋዳ is my favorite!
February 16, 2022
Classic narrative characters, witty dialogue, and full of thrill.
I like how it goes back and forth through time and how it is structured.
I love how the protagonists past are revealed and events that happened in their childhood affects their story.
It never gets boring or repetitive.
Only part I didn't like was the conversation at the beach between Enginner shagiz and Dr Miraj that felt a bit dragged.
I like how it goes back and forth through time and how it is structured.
I love how the protagonists past are revealed and events that happened in their childhood affects their story.
It never gets boring or repetitive.
Only part I didn't like was the conversation at the beach between Enginner shagiz and Dr Miraj that felt a bit dragged.
April 30, 2019
ምርጥ ኢትዮጵያዊ መፅሀፍ! በምርጡ ልጇ ይስማዕከ ወርቁ የተከተበላት ውብ ሀገር።
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November 9, 2019
I love it this fiction
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November 25, 2019it's very nice book.
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February 11, 2020nice
February 20, 2020
ውሃይ not ኦፐን the book
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March 9, 2020Leuel
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April 9, 2020the most amazing library
May 3, 2020
Yismake is the best Ethiopian writer
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May 14, 2020this book is the best to me. because my first reading book is this book so i love it
June 14, 2020
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February 13, 2021I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE GRATE GRATITUDE4 YOU
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December 6, 2021I think it is best
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April 17, 2022hehe nthn much
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April 10, 2023
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September 8, 2024
ከይስማዕከ ምርጥ ስራዎች ውስጥ ነው ገፀባሕርያቱ ከአንባቢያን ጋር በሚገርም ሁኔታ ነው የሚያዋህደው🙌
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January 18, 2026nice
February 12, 2018
thies book very very nice in my sudjueshen
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February 15, 2017i want to read
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