When a Crocodile Eats the Sun (Second-Hand)

Author: Peter Godwin
Title: When a Crocodile Eats the Sun
Format: Paperback
Genre: Memoir / African History

When a Crocodile Eats the Sun is a powerful and deeply personal memoir set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe’s political and social collapse.

Book Overview

Peter Godwin returns to Zimbabwe to care for his aging parents as the country descends into turmoil. Through intimate family moments and sharply observed political reporting, he documents the effects of violence, economic ruin, and fear on ordinary lives.

The book weaves together personal loss, national tragedy, and quiet resilience, offering a moving account of love, memory, and survival in the face of sustained brutality.

Key Themes

• Family, memory, and loss
• Zimbabwe’s political and social collapse
• Colonial legacy and national identity
• Human resilience under oppression
• Personal memoir blended with reportage

Condition

Second-Hand – Good.

• General shelf and handling wear visible
• Light surface scratches and scuffing to the cover
• Noticeable edge and corner wear, consistent with age and use
• Spine intact and binding secure
• Pages clean, complete, and readable
• No loose or missing pages observed

Additional Information

• Memoir set in Zimbabwe
• By the author of Mukiwa
• Published by Picador Africa
• ISBN: 978-1-77010-004-6