Tram 83

The novel Tram 83 by Fiston Mwanza Mujila, "City of the Country," a noisy African town densely populated. Lucian, an ambitious writer who just came from "the other side of the country." He is welcomed by Rukiam, his old university colleague. They are different in everything: the first dedicates his time and effort to his pen in a turbulent environment, and the other indulges in drunkenness and chasing women. On the first evening Lucian arrives, Rukiam takes him to Tram 83, a noisy night bar. This bar is a meeting place for striking students, miners seeking pleasure, deceived couples, wealthy tourists, maids, and wandering bastards. A huge mixture gathered in an atmosphere where strange songs echo. A tumultuous crowd living on lies, awaiting an imminent rebellion. The novel received the Readers' Award and the Grand Prize.