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The Death of Vivek Oji
The Death of Vivek Oji
Author: Akwaeke Emezi
Raised by a distant father and an understanding but overprotective mother, Vivek suffers disorienting blackouts, moments of disconnection between self and surroundings. As adolescence gives way to adulthood, Vivek finds solace in friendships with the warm, boisterous daughters of the Nigerwives, foreign-born women marri...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780525541608
ISBN-10: 0525541608
Publication Date: 8/4/2020
Pages: 256
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3.9 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 21
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This lovely cover holds a heartbreaking novel ... a beautifully-written coming-of-age story of an individual with the courage to truly be themselves.

As the title states, this book begins with the mysterious death of main character Vivek Oji. Akwaeke Emezi then tells the rest of the story in a non-linear fashion that slowly enables the reader to piece together the circumstances that led to Vivek's identity and death. This character study explores themes of identity, tradition, parental love, romantic love, and friendship.

Absorbing this novel as an audiobook was powerful, especially with dual narrators Yetide Badaki and Chukwudi Iwuji. Thank you to @libro.fm for the gifted ALC.


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