McCallum has a superb eye for picking up sub-texts and metaphors of various cultures in a globalised era.
McCallum uses his knowledge to portray Addis Ababa, Accra and Gambia with a visceral intensity.
McCallum’s book is a scathing indictment of the powers of the state in all continents and the way in which ordinary poor people get caught up in sinister machinations and games.Daily News and Analysis