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Edge of Here

The perfect collection for fans of Black Mirror
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Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor explores the complexities of love and identity in a contemporary setting. The narrative weaves around a woman navigating the challenges of romance in today's dynamic world, confronting personal and societal expectations. With engaging characters and vivid storytelling, it offers a touching look at the intersections of passion and authenticity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a romance intertwined with sharp social commentary and complex characters. Kelechi Okafor provides vivid storytelling and explores themes of identity, intersectionality, and love, making it an engaging read for those curious about contemporary societal dynamics woven into a romantic narrative.

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Clever, insightful and gripping, these stories are a brilliant exploration of contemporary and future society from a stellar new voice in fiction.

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Enter a world very close to our own...

One in which technology can allow you to explore an alternate love-life with a stranger.

A world where you can experience the emotions of another person through a chip implanted in your brain.

And one where you can view snippets of a distant relative's life with a little help from your DNA.

But remember: these experiences will not be without consequences . . .

In this stunning debut collection, Kelechi Okafor combines the ancient and the ultramodern to explore tales of contemporary Black womanhood, asking questions about the way we live now and offering a glimpse into our near future. Uplifting, thought-provoking, sometimes chilling, these are tales rooted in the recognisable, but not limited by the boundaries of our current realityโ€”where truth can meet imagination and spirituality in unexpected ways.

Allow yourself to be taken on a journey into worlds that are blazing with possibility, through stories that will lead you right up to the Edge of Here . . .

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Edge of Here by Kelechi Okafor has received praise for its bold and beautiful writing, with reviewers highlighting its thought-provoking nature and incisive storytelling. The book is noted for exploring challenging questions, blending the surreal with poignant commentary on contemporary life. This debut is seen as an insightful and captivating collection that resonates deeply with its audience, offering a fresh take on sci-fi and speculative fiction.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398713000

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Trapeze

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Kelechi Okafor is a Nigerian-born, London-based lover of words-whether that's crafting works of fiction, articles, stageplays or screenplays; from directing others on stage to expressing her thoughts on society one episode at a time alongside esteemed interview guests on her award-winning former podcast Say Your Mind.

In February 2024, Kelechi launched her new subscription-based channel on her website, Keleidoscope. No matter what form Kelechi's creativity takes, her work remains rooted in globally relevant conversations and events, framed through a lens of understanding that is firmly anti-colonial, anti-white-supremacy and anti-heteropatriarchy. Keleidoscope serves both as a personal exploration, and as a way to build a community that is challenged to think critically.

Known online as @Kelechnekoff, Kelechi also affectionately known as "just a Baby Girl" by her followers, listeners and community. Kelechi's path has been forged in the flames left by writers like Flora Nwapa, Toni Morrison, Octavia Butler, bell hooks, Audre Lorde and Chika Unigwe, deities like Oshun and Yemoja, and countless other voices from the past and present.

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