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I Dreamed of Africa

Kuki Gallmann
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I Dreamed of Africa

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000

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Kuki Gallmann

I Dreamed of Africa

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Kenya • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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I Dreamed of Africa is a memoir by Kuki Gallmann, detailing her experiences and transformation after moving from Italy to Kenya. The narrative explores her profound connection with the African landscape, her encounters with diverse wildlife, and her resilience in facing personal challenges and tragedies while embracing life on a vast Kenyan ranch.

Adventurous

Emotional

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,418 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kuki Gallmann's memoir, I Dreamed of Africa, is richly evocative, immersing readers in the vivid landscapes and wildlife of Kenya. Praised for its poetic language and emotional depth, the book captures both the beauty and harsh realities of African life. Some critics note a lack of structural cohesion and depth in character exploration. Overall, it’s an inspiring, personal journey of resilience and connection to nature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I Dreamed of Africa?

Readers who enjoy I Dreamed of Africa by Kuki Gallmann are typically drawn to memoirs rich in personal transformation and the beauty of the African landscape. Fans of Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen and The Flame Trees of Thika by Elspeth Huxley will appreciate Gallmann's evocative storytelling and deep connection to Kenya.

4.2

4,418 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Kenya • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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