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Red Dust on Green Leaves
Literary Fiction· Liberia

Red Dust on Green Leaves

by N. Neh Dukuly Tolbert
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2009English
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About This Book

Few works of literary fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that Red Dust on Green Leaves (2009) by N. Neh Dukuly Tolbert continues to receive. N. Neh Dukuly Tolbert's 'Red Dust on Green Leaves' is a thought-provoking novel that examines the complexities of post-war Liberia. Through the lives of its characters, the book explores themes of reconciliation, healing, and the struggle to rebuild a nation. Tolbert's narrative is a powerful reflection on the challenges faced by a society emerging from conflict and the resilience of its people. Themes of reconciliation, healing, post-war society run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorN. Neh Dukuly Tolbert
Published2009
Country of Origin🇱🇷 Liberia
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇱🇷 Liberia

This book is part of Liberia's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

Red Dust on Green Leaves by N. Neh Dukuly Tolbert sits within the tradition of literary fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2009 in Liberia, it engages with reconciliation, healing, post-war society, resilience in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 0 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Red Dust on Green Leaves lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of reconciliation, healing, post-war society, resilience is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Red Dust on Green Leaves reflects N. Neh Dukuly Tolbert's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Liberia's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from multiple independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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N. Neh Dukuly Tolbert
Liberia
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N. Neh Dukuly Tolbert is a Liberia author whose work in literary fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Dust on Green Leaves about?

N. Neh Dukuly Tolbert's 'Red Dust on Green Leaves' is a thought-provoking novel that examines the complexities of post-war Liberia. Through the lives of its characters, the book explores themes of reconciliation, healing, and the struggle to rebuild a nation. Tolbert's narrative is a powerful reflection on the challenges faced by a society emerging from conflict and the resilience of its people.

Who wrote Red Dust on Green Leaves?

Red Dust on Green Leaves was written by N. Neh Dukuly Tolbert, from Liberia. First published in 2009.

What awards has Red Dust on Green Leaves won?

Red Dust on Green Leaves has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Red Dust on Green Leaves worth reading?

Red Dust on Green Leaves is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in reconciliation, healing, post-war society.

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What category is Red Dust on Green Leaves?

Red Dust on Green Leaves is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Red Dust on Green Leaves from?

Red Dust on Green Leaves originates from Liberia's literary tradition. Explore more books from Liberia on our country page.

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