God's Children Are Little Broken Things
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God's Children Are Little Broken Things
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God's Children Are Little Broken Things
'Raw tender grace . . . A serious literary talent has emerged' Colm Tóibín
The Winner of the 2023 Dylan Thomas Prize, God's Children Are Little Broken Things announces the arrival of a daring new voice in fiction with these nine exhilarating stories of queer love in contemporary Nigeria
God's Children Are Little Broken Things by Arinze Ifeakandu is a poignant collection of nine short stories that deftly explore queer male intimacy in contemporary Nigeria. Lush and evocative, these narratives traverse a spectrum of emotions, from secrecy and ecstasy to loneliness and love, offering a rich tapestry of the gay experience in Nigerian society.
In these compelling stories, readers are introduced to a man who returns to his university campus, haunted by the memory of a love he failed to comprehend at the time. Another tale follows a daughter who comes back to Lagos after her father's death, where she is forced to confront her past and navigate her future relationship with his longtime partner. The collection also features a young musician whose rising fame comes at the peril of losing his essence and the man who loves him.
With each story, Ifeakandu tenderly depicts the complexities of generational conflicts and the intricacies of familial bonds. Readers are taken on a journey from childhood through adulthood, across university campuses, bustling city centres, and neighbourhoods where the sound of church bells blends with the morning call to prayer. Each character grapples with their own identity and sense of belonging in a world that often feels at odds with who they are.
God's Children Are Little Broken Things captures the heartaches and triumphs of its characters, shedding light on the often overlooked narratives of queer life in Nigeria. It is a masterful collection that invites readers to empathise with the characters' struggles and celebrate their resilience.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Reviews highlight Arinze Ifeakandu's debut, God's Children Are Little Broken Things, as a beautiful and significant collection of stories. Critics praise its exploration of queer lives in Nigeria, noting its tender, intimate writing and universal appeal. The collection is lauded for its emotional depth and raw, tender grace, marking Ifeakandu as a brilliant new literary talent.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399606271
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Arinze Ifeakandu was born in Kano, Nigeria. An AKO Caine Prize for African Writing finalist and A Public Space Writing Fellow, he is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His work has appeared in A Public Space, One Story, and Guernica.
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