Nightbloom

Name: Nightbloom
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SKU: 9780861546602
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By Peace Adzo Medie

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Summary

Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie is a poignant exploration of friendship and the crossroads of life. The story follows the lives of Selasi and Akorfa, two women from Ghana, as they pursue their dreams and navigate life’s challenges. Through their trials and triumphs, the novel delves into themes of identity, ambition, and the enduring bonds of friendship.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to captivating narratives that explore deep friendships and cultural complexities against an African backdrop. This story may appeal to you if you're interested in themes of belonging, loyalty, and personal growth, all wrapped in engaging prose by a talented author.

Nightbloom

The stunning second novel from the author of Reese's Book Club pick His Only Wife

The stunning second novel from Peace Adzo Medie, author of Reese's Book Club pick His Only Wife

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When Selasi and Akorfa were young girls, they were more than just cousins: they were an inseparable duo, prepared to do anything to protect one another. There was no such thing as a 'secret' between the two girls, who lived their entire childhoods side by side.

Then Selasi begins to change. She becomes withdrawn and hostile, losing interest even in the schoolwork that used to be so important to her. Selasi constructs a wall around herself designed to keep everyone out—even Akorfa.

It will be years before Akorfa learns what happened. But is there still time to save their friendship? When a terrible crisis brings them back together as young women, they must confront the secrets that Selasi has worked so hard to bury and challenge those who would prefer her to remain silent.

A riveting story of friendship and belonging, from a remarkable Ghanaian talent, Nightbloom is the must-read book of the summer.

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Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie is praised for its emotional depth and exploration of complex relationships, particularly focusing on the estrangement between Ghanaian cousins Selasi and Akorfa. Reviewers commend Medie's skillful handling of weighty themes such as patriarchal power structures and societal dynamics, noting her clear prose and the novel's ability to resonate deeply. The book is lauded as a must-read, celebrated for its blend of personal struggles and broader reflections on societal issues.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780861546602

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Edition: TPB

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Peace Adzo Medie’s debut novel, His Only Wife, was a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, a New York Times Notable Book of 2020, and a Time Magazine Must-Read Book of 2020. It was also a Reese’s Book Club pick. Her book, Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa, was published by Oxford University Press in 2020. She has won numerous awards for her scholarship and has held several fellowships, including the Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders Fellowship. She holds a PhD in public and international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in geography from the University of Ghana.

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