Arua, Ezinne
Yabasi
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915330031
- author:
- Arua, Ezinne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lr Price Publications Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 214
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, General (US: Trade),
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Yabasi is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of life in Nigerian society. At its heart is Samuel, a middle-aged man who struggles to make ends meet under the employment of his wealthy but corrupt civil servant, Oga. Samuel's life is further complicated by the presence of his young niece, Ngozika, who has lost her way after being attacked on her way home from church. As she grapples with depression and despair, Samuel must confront the harsh realities of class difference and corruption that surround him. Meanwhile, Oga's son Davson returns from overseas, unaware of the dark secrets his father is hiding. This gripping story sheds light on the struggles faced by many Nigerians, revealing the intricate web of relationships between wealth, power, and morality.