Chinelo Okparanta
Under the Udala Trees
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847088383
- author:
- Chinelo Okparanta
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books 01 edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- , Chinelo Okparanta,Under the Udala Trees,Granta Books,1847088384,General & Literary Fiction,Fiction / General,Literaire fictie algemeen,Modern & contemporary fiction,Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Under the Udala Trees is a powerful and moving novel about the transformative power of love and loss. In 1968, Ijeoma's life is forever changed when her father is killed, and she must navigate the complexities of grief, faith, and identity. As she forms a deep bond with a fellow young woman, Amina, Ijeoma's world is turned upside down, leading her to confront the difficult questions of what it means to love and what the cost of that love may be. This beautifully written novel explores the everyday sorrows and joys of Ijeoma's life, from her childhood in war-torn Biafra to her experiences of blossoming sexuality and marriage. With beauty and delicacy, Okparanta takes us on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, one that will enrich your heart and leave you pondering the value of love and its consequences. A triumphant love story, Under the Udala Trees is a hymn to those who've lost and a prayer for a more compassionate world.
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