Obioma, Chigozie

The Fishermen

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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
£11.73

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.

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