Obioma, Chigozie
The Fishermen
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911590101
- author:
- Obioma, Chigozie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- ONE
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.29 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma In a small town in western Nigeria, four young brothers use their father's absence to go fishing at a forbidden local river. Their lives are forever changed when they encounter a local madman who predicts that the oldest brother will be killed by another. This prophecy breaks their strong bond and sets in motion a tragic chain of events of almost mythic proportions. The novel explores the complexities of family, community, and identity in a rich and evocative narrative. Obioma's writing is both poignant and powerful, shedding light on the darker aspects of human nature. A haunting and thought-provoking read, The Fishermen is a powerful exploration of the human condition.