{"title":"Chigozie Obioma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChigozie Obioma’s\u003c\/strong\u003e works are profound explorations of family, destiny, and the ties that bind communities together. His storytelling weaves rich narratives steeped in cultural depth, blending myth and reality to illuminate the human condition with striking clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect fiction that is both evocative and thought-provoking, delving into themes of tradition, identity, and the complexities of life in contemporary and historic settings. 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Desperate to find his brother, Kunle's search becomes one of atonement, leading him to join an army and to fight in a war he barely understands. Amidst the chaos, he forms deep, lifelong friendships and falls in love. But his ultimate hope remains—to reunite with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn emotionally powerful masterpiece, Chigozie Obioma's odyssey of brotherhood, love, and extraordinary courage set against the backdrop of the Biafran War captures the essence of a young man's quest for redemption in a nation ablaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Mr Obioma has been described as the heir to Chinua Achebe ... 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They will try to find their way back to each other. Kunle's search for his sibling Tunde becomes a journey of atonement which sees him conscripted into the army to fight a war he hardly understands. Once there, he will forge friendships to last a lifetime, and he will meet a woman who will change his world forever. But will he find his brother?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of a young man seeking redemption in a nation on fire, Chigozie Obioma's novel is an odyssey of brotherhood, love and unimaginable courage set during the Biafran War. Intertwining myth and realism into a thrilling, inspired and emotionally powerful novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Road to the Country\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORE PRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eTHE ROAD TO THE COUNTRY\u003c\/em\u003e AND CHIGOZIE OBIOMA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Chigozie Obioma brings the Biafran War to life in a visceral yet mystical way. Loss, pain and grief are etched onto a canvas that seems timeless and endless. I grieve for those lost in that doomed declaration of independence but celebrate those, such as Chigozie, who carry their torches\" - Nadifa Mohamed\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This powerfully evocative and intimate book is unarguably Obioma's finest. Through subtle, piercing, and gripping language, he renders those seemingly simple but unforgettable moments when our lives intertwine with history, anchoring you to the pages until the end. \u003cem\u003eThe Road to the Country\u003c\/em\u003e will remind you that our existence is the histories of past, present, and the future-and the importance of understanding that. This is among the best books I've read in a while and is certainly destined to be a classic\" - Ishmael Beah\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A spectacular blend of realism and mysticism, \u003cem\u003eThe Road to the Country\u003c\/em\u003e is Chigozie Obioma at his finest. He is a novelist in a league of his own\" - Imbolo Mbue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A remarkable talent\" - Independent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Chigozie Obioma is a gifted and original storyteller\" - Jennifer Clement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Few contemporary novels achieve the seductive panache of Obioma's heightened language\" - Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One of the most exciting voices of modern African literature\" - Financial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A truly gifted writer, Obioma has proven yet again that he's a literary treasure\" - Nicole Dennis-Benn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672371417324,"sku":"9781529153477","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c2553f1e9192da832553fc8f8f47b26f.jpg?v=1752989281"},{"product_id":"the-gifts-of-reading-by-candice-carty-williams-9781474624930","title":"The Gifts of Reading","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. 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