Different Colours

by Ng'ang'a Mbugua

This is a multi-layered story of love set in a society that is wracked by ethnic tensions and mistrust. But it also a metaphor of our time, digging into the big debates of the day: From the use of social media to mobilise for change to the need for social harmony, national healing and justice. Arguably Ng’ang’a Mbugua’s most sophisticated work yet, this story traces the fortunes of Miguel, an artist on the path of self-discovery in a society that is trying to come to terms with the diversity of the identities of its people. Will Miguel find love and acceptance in his country and in the global village? Will he fulfill his potential? Will he make a meaningful social contribution to the society that he has chosen to adopt? Is he an agent bent on upsetting the apple cart by unearthing unpleasant secrets or is he only interested in opening the eyes of a society that has been plagued by ignorance, exploitation and deceit? Different Colours was first published in May 2011 and has been an undergraduate study text at Egerton University, Kenya.

Genres: School

220 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Ng'ang'a Mbugua is a writer and journalist.

Reviews

[Dora Okeyo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different Colours, is a beautiful story written by Mbugua. It follows the life of Miguel (who was born Michael) as an artist who is hoping to make his big break, and work on a masterpiece. His friend Billy Joel, tells him about the magnificent waterfall in Banana County that he should paint. He sets off for the place and with time has to fend for himself and try to fit in. He also learns that there's more to the waterfall, as a rich and ruthless business man-Dick Teita- is bent on establishing a quarry that would destroy the waterfall.
It's a good story, the language is simple- and you cannot help but feel as Miguel feels every time he is challenged by what he sees in Banana County.

[Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great artistic mind and language behind the story

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hello

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would like to read the book

[Jill]

Where is the book

[Kevin Oketch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best indeed

[Joykagenimuchiri · Rating 4 out of 5]

where is the book

[Jackson Mutisya]

the novel is quite interesting.the title is eye-catching, meks the reader to thnk abt the colours of rainbow bt the author isnt talking abt tht,the stuff is based on miguel as the protagonist who is a very determined guy infacts his acts r making me to thnk of the real image of the waterfall mostly whr he wants to name the painting he has. angela names it 'the paintng dat changd th village, whch to its true. tom names it different colour. this is whr the reader can get the meaning of the title. of the novel.

[Eldwin Kisungu]

this book is very intresting to read

[Lutivini · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading this book. At the end of the book, I did wish I could get into the a car and drive to Banana County and see Miguel's art for myself. First read of 2017, good choice.

[Francis Gitonga · Rating 4 out of 5]

awesome book