How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder: A Novel.
Published In: Foreign Policy, 2026, n. 260. P. 84 1 of 3
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Authored By: MEAKEM, ALLISON 3 of 3
Abstract
The article reviews Nina McConigley’s debut novel, *How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder*, which centers on Georgie Creel, a biracial Indian American girl in 1986 Wyoming who confesses to poisoning her abusive uncle. The novel intertwines a murder mystery with themes of colonial oppression, linking personal trauma to historical events like Partition and settler colonialism. Told through the perspective of a candid 12-year-old, the story also captures 1980s American girlhood, blending cultural commentary with a critique of colonial legacies. McConigley’s work is noted for its imaginative prose and unique approach to decolonization narratives. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Foreign Policy. 2026/04, Issue 260, p84
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Political Science
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:0015-7228
- Accession Number:192333803
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