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Hair

A major motif in the novel, this is something that grows on a human head, and often in the novel, is commodified.

The Dam

This is a barrier constructed to hold back water that exists in Zambia, built in the early 1900s. At the end of the book, the barrier is broken, and the city floods.

Beads

This is a device that functions in a way that is similar to modern smartphones, but is embedded into the human hand. This device is both a danger and a useful tool for the protagonists, as it is a vessel for government surveillance as well as a means of fighting back.

Zambian Space Programme

This is a program that is headed by a political activist and teacher. This program is in Zambia and aims to send Zambian youth to space.

Mosquitoes

This insect plays a major role in the novel...

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