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The Death of Vivek Oji

By Akwaeke Emezi
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The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi explores the life and untimely death of Vivek Oji in Nigeria. The story intertwines the perspectives of Vivek's family and friends, gradually revealing the mysterious circumstances of his demise. It delves into themes of identity, grief, and the profound impact one life can have on others.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to emotionally rich narratives exploring identity, love, and loss within a vibrant Nigerian setting. It weaves together themes of family, community, and the mysterious circumstances of a young character's passing, offering both a poignant and compelling read. Fans of character-driven stories that offer deep insights into cultural and personal complexities will likely find this novel particularly engaging.

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The Death of Vivek Oji

The astonishing new novel from the author of Freshwater - longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and the Wellcome Book Prize.

The astonishing new novel from the author of Freshwater - Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and the Wellcome Book Prize

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They burned down the market on the day Vivek Oji died.

This is the tale of Vivek Oji: it begins with his end, his naked body shrouded on his mother's doorstep, and moves backwards through time to unpick the story of his life and the mystery surrounding his death.

The Death of Vivek Oji is the story of a Nigerian childhood quite different from those we have been told before. Teeming with unforgettable characters, it is as compulsively readable as it is tender and potent. This novel of family and friendship challenges expectations - it is a story of the innocence of youth that will move every reader.

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i>The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi has been praised for its lyrical prose and emotional depth, exploring themes of identity, family, and acceptance. Reviewers highlight the novel's poignant narrative and its vivid portrayal of Nigerian culture, noting how it deftly tackles complex issues with sensitivity. The characters are described as richly developed, contributing to a gripping and thought-provoking read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571350995

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Export - Airside ed

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Akwaeke Emezi is an Igbo and Tamil writer and video artist based in liminal spaces. They are a recipient of the National Book Foundation's '5 Under 35' award for 2018, selected by Carmen Maria Machado. Born in Umuahia and raised in Aba, Nigeria, Emezi holds two degrees, including an MPA from New York University. In 2017, Emezi was awarded a Global Arts Fund grant and a Sozopol Fellowship for Creative Nonfiction. They won the 2017 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Africa, and their writing has been published by Dazed Magazine, The Cut, Buzzfeed, Granta Online, Vogue.com, and Commonwealth Writers, among others. Freshwater, their debut novel, was longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in fiction by the American Library Association, and longlisted for both the Wellcome Book Prize and Women's Prize for Fiction in 2019.

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