Ahmadou Kourouma published 6 novels and 1 novella, beginning with Allah Is Not Obliged (2000).
Updated September 2026
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Allah Is Not Obliged
Ahmadou Kourouma's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Monnè, Outrages Et Defis (1990)
Monnew (1993)
Le Soleil Des Indépendances (1995)
Waiting for the Wild Beasts to Vote (Aug 1998)
Allah Is Not Obliged (Aug 2000)
Quand on Refuse on Dit Non (2004)
Novellas in order
The Suns of Independence (1981)
Film and TV adaptations
- Allah Is Not Obliged (2025)Film · from Allah Is Not Obliged
About Ahmadou Kourouma
Ahmadou Kourouma was an Ivorian novelist.
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Ahmadou Kourouma FAQ
- How many books has Ahmadou Kourouma written?
- Ahmadou Kourouma published 6 novels and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ahmadou Kourouma's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Allah Is Not Obliged.
- What is Ahmadou Kourouma's last book?
- Quand on Refuse on Dit Non (2004).
- What is Ahmadou Kourouma's most famous book?
- Allah Is Not Obliged (2000) is Ahmadou Kourouma's most widely read book.
- Which Ahmadou Kourouma books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Allah Is Not Obliged (film, 2025).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.