Abani, Christopher

Graceland

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ISBN 13:: 9780312425289
author:: Abani, Christopher
format:: Paperback
publisher:: St Martins Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 21.08 x 13.92 x 2.34 centimetres
Genre:: Modern fiction
Condition:: New
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Set against the vibrant and troubled backdrop of Lagos, Nigeria, this debut novel tells the story of Elvis, a teenage impersonator struggling to escape his impoverished and violent reality.

Broke, beset by floods and beatings from his alcoholic father, Elvis is tempted by a life of crime. Yet, guided by his friend Redemption and accompanied by a unique blend of voices, he embarks on an odyssey into the city's underworld. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, Elvis must find his own path to a place of hope and redemption.

A nuanced and lyrical exploration of postcolonial Nigeria, where American culture reigns supreme, this novel is a poignant and powerful look at the complexities of identity and belonging.

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