Wild Woila reviewed The shadow king by Maaza Mengiste
ETHIOPIA. 1935.
With the threat of Mussolini’s army looming, recently orphaned Hirut struggles to adapt …
Operatic, impressionist
2 stars
(2 stars = it was okay)
The invasion of Ethiopia by Italy under Mussolini. Brutal violence and horrific use of modern weaponry against poorly armed but committed defenders. Operatic & impressionist, oft-times too much.