Didimus Dore, a proud, respectable businessman from Addis Ababa, has turned himself into a dog. Unable to remember the spell that will turn him back again, he finds refuge with a German woman working on a Chinese engineering project. Stripped of his status and language, he takes the road home to Addis, back to his wife and children, to find the spell.

As he travels fearfully through the towns along the way, he sees Ethiopian history and politics from a new perspective. He struggles to keep himself at the centre of his world, despite his new reality. Worku is renowned as a brilliant and influential young Ethiopian novelist. Bethlehem Attfield’s translation of The Lost Spell gives us a glimpse of a contemporary novelist redefining political satire within a radically different psychogeography.

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ዛምራ በደራሲ ይስማዕከ ወርቁ የተጻፈ ልቦለድ መጽሀፍ ነው። ልቦለዱ የሚያተኩረው በኢትዮጵያ በሚገኙ ማዕድናት ዝርፊያ ላይ ነው።

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This book is a living treatise on the hateful corner of modern-day gossip. A book that shows that we are not in the age of politics drunk with racial hatred, tragedy changed by blood. Like a painter, the author paints us with beautiful words.

The book shows being Amhara Today. Amhara, who stands at the crossroads in the middle age, embraces Ethiopia, which is king in his heart, and slows down the Kurdish road. Suffering and injustice, Medon (who is the main character in this book), also the chactcrossroadsers in this book, the street-walker Prof. Didbagor, Jaujo Jenberie, who were pushed by the times, went up to the tower bound to never make a mistake again. To Amharaness. To Ethiopia.

To the mountain of the heart. From Addis Ababa to Wolkait, the biggest fight is not only with the enemies, but also with the tyrants who embrace Ethiopia, as author Yisakor (the main character in this book), and also with the little ones who hide under their soil and burn them like a rock fire. Once they are, there is no non-being.

Save yourself, or perish. The author, whose words he uttered, became a victim of schizophrenia, not least because of his insomnia. What about us? Who hasn’t repented, who hasn’t gone crazy, who hasn’t been worried? Who is the Doctor to us? It has been included in this book!

Author Yismake Worku wrote in an unusual genre of fiction. Of course, it’s hard to tell a novel. We have reached the history of Gifuan! It is easier to say historical fiction supported by history and research. Deprived of the existence of a human being, with a sword of fire, standing on the edge of the grave, the creatures ask the question of Gomorrah. ‘It is not a crime if you do not speak to a speechless people’. It means I’m a member of the tribe – author Yismake Worku didn’t create the image of people lining up in the golden tent to mourn for Gifuan. Grit their teeth, but the brave who work for tomorrow beyond the shadow.

Zelalem Tilahun (R/Professor)

Addis Ababa University

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Embark on an exhilarating journey with “Dertogada”, the groundbreaking Ethiopian science fiction novel by Yismake Worku. This compelling narrative weaves together elements of patriotism, technological innovation, and cultural heritage, offering readers a unique blend of suspense and inspiration.

At the heart of the story is Shagiz Ejigu, a distinguished Ethiopian scientist working with NASA, who becomes embroiled in a profound mystery. Confined to a hospital bed, he entrusts Dr. Miraj with a mission that intertwines personal destiny with national pride. As Dr. Miraj delves deeper, he uncovers a clandestine group of elite Ethiopians united by an unwavering ambition to restore their nation’s prominence. Facing formidable challenges from foreign powers and internal adversaries, their journey is a testament to resilience and unity.

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Yismake Worku masterfully integrates Western technological advancements with indigenous Ethiopian knowledge, crafting a narrative that resonates with both local and global audiences. The novel not only revives the spirit of Ethiopianism but also poses poignant questions about modernization and the future of the Ethiopian state.

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Originally published in 2001, “Dertogada” rapidly gained acclaim, leading to multiple reprints in a short period. It stands as the first volume in a series, followed by sequels such as “Ramatohara” and “Xantoxara,” further expanding the intricate universe Worku has created.

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Dive into “Dertogada” and experience a narrative that challenges conventions, celebrates cultural identity, and explores the intricate dance between tradition and innovation.

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