God's Children Are Little Broken Things

Name: God's Children Are Little Broken Things
Brand: Orion Publishing Co
SKU: 9781399606271
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Winner of the 2023 Dylan Thomas Prize

By Arinze Ifeakandu

4.09

( 759 ratings, 162 reviews)

Summary

God's Children Are Little Broken Things by Arinze Ifeakandu is a poignant collection of short stories that explore the complexities of love, identity, and human vulnerability within contemporary Nigerian society. Through intimate and emotionally rich narratives, the author delves into the lives of characters grappling with personal and societal challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate deeply moving stories about the complexities of love and identity, particularly set within the Nigerian cultural context. The author's evocative prose and nuanced characters offer an intimate exploration of human connections and personal struggles.

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

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These nine stories of queer male intimacy brim with simmering secrecy, ecstasy, loneliness and love in their depictions of what it means to be gay in contemporary Nigeria.

A man revisits the university campus where he lost his first love, aware now of what he couldn't understand then. A daughter returns home to Lagos after the death of her father, where she must face her past—and future—relationship with his longtime partner. A young musician rises to fame at the risk of losing himself, and the man who loves him.

Generations collide, families break and are remade, and lovers find their ways to futures—from childhood through adulthood; on university campuses, city centres and neighbourhoods where church bells mingle with the morning call to prayer.

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

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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.

God's Children Are Little Broken Things is his first book.