Historical Fiction· Gambia
The Sun Will Rise Again
by Samba BaldehAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2015English
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The Sun Will Rise Again by Samba Baldeh is a landmark work of historical fiction, first published in 2015. The Sun Will Rise Again is a compelling historical fiction that captures the socio-political landscape of Gambia during a time of change. Samba Baldeh weaves a story of hope and perseverance amidst political turmoil, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Themes of political change, hope, perseverance run through the work.
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🗺️ Historical Fiction
Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.
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🇬🇲 Gambia
This book is part of Gambia's rich literary tradition.
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Samba Baldeh published The Sun Will Rise Again in 2015, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of historical fiction from Gambia. The book's treatment of political change, hope, perseverance, resilience accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Sun Will Rise Again among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 0 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes The Sun Will Rise Again is how it handles its central concerns — political change, hope, perseverance, resilience — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within Gambia's literary landscape, Samba Baldeh occupies a significant position. The Sun Will Rise Again is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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.
Samba Baldeh is a Gambia author whose work in historical fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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