
The Book of Secrets
by M.G. Vassanji
352 pages· 2012· ISBN 9781551997100
About
The Book of Secrets is a spellbinding novel of generations and the sweep of history which begins in 1988 in Dar es Salaam when the 1913 diary of a British colonial officer is found in a shopkeeper’s back room. The diary enflames the curiosity of a retired schoolteacher, Pius Fernandes, whose obsession with the stories it contains gradually connects the past with the present. Inhabiting the story is a memorable cast of characters, part of an Asian community in East Africa, whose lives and fates we follow over the course of seven decades. Rich in detail and description, M. G. Vassanji’s award-winning novel magnificently conjures setting and the realm of eras past as it explores the state of living in exile from one’s home and from oneself.
Discuss The Book of Secrets with other readers
Join or start a book club for The Book of Secrets on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join a book club for The Book of Secrets?
Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with The Book of Secrets as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.
Can I discuss The Book of Secrets with other readers online?
Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about The Book of Secrets with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
Is Readfeed free?
Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.