Mud, River, Stone

Mud, River, Stone, by Lynn Nottage, tells the story of an African-American couple from New York City who journey to Africa to find relaxation, romance and a deeper connection to their heritage. Their adventure turns comically bizarre, however, when they find themselves, first, lost in the jungle together with a misfit group of international travelers, and then taken hostage by a native African. Richly drawn characters and deft humor make this tale both politically thought provoking and seriously funny.