The second book in the 'Sanders of the River' series, 'The People of the River' gives us a little more insight into the working of the eponymous Commissioner's mind. Wonderfully witty, decidedly facetious, and always irreverent, this is a collection of encounters between Commissioner Sanders and the Nigerian natives under colonial rule. In addition to the vignettes Wallace paints, this serves as a fascinating record of the cultural clash experienced by both the invaders and the oppressed. A superb read for Wallace fans and those with an interest in history, where the lines between fact and fiction are brilliantly blurred.