Discussion of Season of Migration to the North

Season of Migration to the North – Tayeb Salih
• Publication year: 1966
• Approx. pages: ~170 pages

Synopsis:
A Sudanese man returns to his village after studying in Europe and becomes fascinated by a mysterious newcomer, Mustafa Sa’eed. As their lives intertwine, the novel explores identity, power, masculinity, colonial legacy, and the psychological aftermath of empire — all through a gripping, unsettling personal story.

Themes Explored
(identity, power, colonial legacy, masculinity)

Reading Experience / Book Club Vibe
(short, intense, discussion-heavy)