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The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma (view source)
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The simple plot makes the novel something of a slow burner. You might find the first half less gripping than the second, and at times you might be forgiven for wanting action over imagery and description. But persevere. It is never really a plot-driven story but the writing more than makes up for this and the action, when it does come, is shocking and viscerally sad. Read it slowly, savour the writing, enjoy.
For a look at a different type of childhood in another African country, have a look at [[The Voluptuous Delights of Peanut Butter and Jam by Lauren Liebenberg]]. [[The Education of a British-Protected Child by Chinua Achebe]] is a set of autobiographical essays by a Nigerian author, including sections on Nigerian history and culture.
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