Introduction, Background and settings of the novel - SS2 Literature Lesson Note

Faceless
Faceless really portrays what it sounds. Reading the novel, it like watching the street activities itself. The reality of the message is just so deep down to a heart. 

Introduction to "Faceless" by Amma Darko

Amma Darko's "Faceless" is a novel that explores the harsh realities of life in the slums of Accra, Ghana. It is a powerful story about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and the importance of community and love.

Background of the novelist

Amma Darko was born in Kumasi, Ghana, in 1956. She is a novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. Her work often focuses on social and political issues in Africa, particularly those affecting women and children. Darko's writing is known for its realism and its unflinching portrayal of the challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Background and setting of the novel

"Faceless" is set in the slums of Accra, Ghana, in the early 1990s. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Fofo, a young girl who is forced into prostitution to survive; Kabria, a middle-class woman who works for an NGO that advocates for the rights of street children; and Sylv, a community radio journalist.