A Strange Fish Swimming in a Foreign Sea

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Set in Sierra Leone during the early 1960s, the narrative follows twenty-one-year-old Tim May, who struggles with feelings of inadequacy in both his professional and personal life. Labeled a failure by his peers, he is abruptly assigned to manage a branch in Port Loko by his unsympathetic manager, Mr. Enk. This pivotal moment forces Tim to confront his challenges amidst the backdrop of a nation transitioning to independence, exploring themes of resilience and self-discovery in a changing world.