Disappearance – David Dabydeen

Disappearance - David DabydeenDavid Dabydeen is a Guyanese-British writer who has made a lasting impact on the world of literature with his works. One such work is the novel, Disappearance, published in 1993. The novel tells the story of a young Guyanese man named Francis, who moves to England to pursue a better life.The novel explores themes such as identity, cultural displacement, and the struggle for belonging. The journey of Francis is an emotional rollercoaster, and readers will find themselves empathizing with his situation.Throughout the novel, Dabydeen brings alive the tension that exists between the colonized and the colonizer, as well as the fractures that exist within the diaspora communities. The characters in the novel are depicted with great sensitivity, and their experiences resonate with the reader long after the book is finished.The title of the book, Disappearance, is aptly chosen, as it hints at the central theme of the novel - the loss of identity and the search for meaning. The novel is a powerful commentary on the social and political issues of our time, making it a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary literature.