The Death of Vivek Oji book by Akwaeke Emezi
By Akwaeke EmeziThey burned down the market on the day Vivek Oji died. One afternoon, a mother opens her front door to find the length of her son's body stretched out on the veranda, swaddled in akwete material, his head on her welcome mat. The Death of Vivek Oji transports us to the day of Vivek's birth, the day his grandmother Ahunna died. It is the story of an over protective mother and a distant father, and the heart-wrenching tale of one family's struggle to understand their child, just as Vivek learns to recognize himself. Teeming with unforgettable characters whose lives have been shaped by Vivek's gentle and enigmatic spirit, it shares with us a Nigerian childhood that challenges expectations. This novel, and its celebration of the innocence and optimism of youth will touch all those who embrace it.
Book details
- Paperback
- 248 pages
- English
- 057135100X
- 9780571351008
About Akwaeke Emezi
akwaeke emezi (they/them) is the author of the new york times bestseller the death of vivek oji, which was a finalist for the dylan thomas prize, the los a Read More about Akwaeke Emezi
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