# Johnny Mad Dog

by Emmanuel Dongala, Republic of the Congo, 2002

A chilling portrayal of child soldiers in a fictional African conflict.

## Why it matters

Deeply psychological examination of the desensitization caused by modern warfare on youth.

## Historical context

Reflects the civil unrest in Central and West African nations during the late 20th century.

ISBN: 9780312425302

## See also

- [Emmanuel Dongala](https://africantales.net/authors/emmanuel-dongala)
- [More from Republic of the Congo](https://africantales.net/countries/COG)
- [Drama](https://africantales.net/genres/drama)
- [War Fiction](https://africantales.net/genres/war-fiction)
- [The 2000s](https://africantales.net/decades/2000s)

Source: https://africantales.net/books/johnny-mad-dog