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"Nega Mezlekia's powerful memoir stands as a reminder of how media images of Africa can never substitute for African stories. Notes From the Hyena's Belly recounts this ordeal in a manner that suggests both the challenge and the testimonial value of such a memoir: From the early pages, a lively cast of characters tumbles forth, a cast worthy of Gabriel García Márquez. He has produced the most riveting book about Ethiopia since Ryszard Kapuscinski's literary allegory The Emperor and the most distinguished African literary memoir since Soyinka's Ake appeared 20 years ago."

--Rob Nixon, NY Times Book Review

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