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The Death of Vivek Oji

Written by: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Iwuji Chukwudi, Yetide Badaki
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They burned down the market on the day Vivek Oji died.

One afternoon, a mother opens her front door to find the length of her son's body stretched out on the veranda, swaddled in akwete material, his head on her welcome mat.

The Death of Vivek Oji transports us to the day of Vivek's birth, the day his grandmother Ahunna died. It is the story of an over protective mother and a distant father, and the heart-wrenching tale of one family's struggle to understand their child, just as Vivek learns to recognize himself.

Teeming with unforgettable characters whose lives have been shaped by Vivek's gentle and enigmatic spirit, it shares with us a Nigerian childhood that challenges expectations. This novel, and its celebration of the innocence and optimism of youth will touch all those who embrace it.

©2020 Akwaeke Emezi (P)2020 Faber Audio Coming of Age Literary Fiction

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An Unique touching story

The audiobook has done justice to the story. A great listen.
Coming to the Story: I wasn't drawn to the characters much but the writing style and prose is good. Deserves to be read.

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