--- product_id: 31402858 title: "Black Mamba Boy: A Novel" brand: "nadifa mohamed" price: "R$237" currency: BRL in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/31402858-black-mamba-boy-a-novel store_origin: BR region: Brazil --- # Black Mamba Boy: A Novel **Brand:** nadifa mohamed **Price:** R$237 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Mamba Boy: A Novel by nadifa mohamed - **How much does it cost?** R$237 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/31402858-black-mamba-boy-a-novel) ## Best For - nadifa mohamed enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nadifa mohamed brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Black Mamba Boy: A Novel ## Images ![Black Mamba Boy: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+c6t8gllL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Passport to Paradise? *by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2011* A beautiful, elegantly written poigant story, which underlines 'white man's' stupidity in not recognising all people on Earth are equal irrespective of their color, creed or religious belief. Mocked, beaten and degraded by men revelling in their power, Jama always walked forward into the unknown searching for his father until he was afforded a 'vital piece of paper' that determined where he could or could not go! Thank you Nadifa for a truly outstanding book and which fully deserves to receive accolades by the score. I cannot wait for your next 'story' as I'm sure it will be as rivetting as Black Mamba Boy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A fictionalized account of the author's father's childhood and 1000-mile journey across Africa *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023* Jama and his mother left Somaliland after Jama's father deserted them, and they are now living as dependents with unfriendly relatives in Yemen. To stay out of everyone's hair, including his mercurial mother's, Jama spends his days roaming the markets with other semi-feral children. After his mother's death, Jama decides to search for the father he has never known. At the age of eleven, he travels first to his homeland, then on to Sudan through Italian-held Abyssinia. After a stint as an askaris (local soldier serving in a colonial army), Jama wanders further north searching for a better future in the British merchant marines.Jama's 1000-mile journey is based on the the life of the author's father. The book opens in 1935 and ends in 1947, covering a very tumultuous period in African history. The Italians and the British are vying for territory and as World War II begins, Jama is caught up in causes he doesn't understand, including, at the end of the novel, the drama of the Jewish refugees on the Exodus. As with all fictional biographies, I wonder where the line is between fact and fiction, but if even the bones of the story are true, it's an incredible one. For a debut novel, it is very well done, and it was long-listed for the Orange Prize. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Cultural insights excellent. After completing this novel *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2017* Read this book as a book club selection. Stumbled over the middle eastern names a bit until the dynamics began to flow. Actually, my ignorance, I'm sure. Historical accounts most interesting. Cultural insights excellent. After completing this novel, I read more about the author and learned that it's a semi-biographical story about her father. Had I realized that before reading, I think the story would have had an even greater effect on me. I recommend it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/31402858-black-mamba-boy-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/31402858-black-mamba-boy-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Brazil* *Store origin: BR* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*