The Death of Vivek Oji
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The Death of Vivek Oji
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Narrated by:
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Iwuji Chukwudi
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Yetide Badaki
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By:
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Akwaeke Emezi
About this listen
They burned down the market on the day Vivek Oji died.
One afternoon, a mother opens her front door to find the length of her son's body stretched out on the veranda, swaddled in akwete material, his head on her welcome mat.
The Death of Vivek Oji transports us to the day of Vivek's birth, the day his grandmother Ahunna died. It is the story of an over protective mother and a distant father, and the heart-wrenching tale of one family's struggle to understand their child, just as Vivek learns to recognize himself.
Teeming with unforgettable characters whose lives have been shaped by Vivek's gentle and enigmatic spirit, it shares with us a Nigerian childhood that challenges expectations. This novel, and its celebration of the innocence and optimism of youth will touch all those who embrace it.
©2020 Akwaeke Emezi (P)2020 Faber AudioWhat listeners say about The Death of Vivek Oji
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- Anonymous User
- 11-10-2022
great story enhanced by multiple narrators
Starting with one of the most compelling opening sentences, The Death of Vivek Oji weaves together themes of identity, familial ties, authenticity in the face of danger, love in all its forms and belonging to create a wholly compelling narrative. Even though I predicted the reveals, I was still on the edge of my seat waiting to see how the characters would react to them; a testament to Emezi's excellent crafting of characters who feel painfully real. This is a story that confronts the reality of being queer in spaces where that can endanger us, and of the bravery it takes to sometimes just exist.
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- Karena Dalla Rosa
- 11-02-2021
Brilliant
Absolutely sublime story of love and friendship and the need to be true to oneself, a must read!
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- Anaum Zahid
- 25-01-2023
A beautiful story
A beautiful story of self-discovery, grief, family loss and love. The narration was fantastic and the story is one that should definitely be heard in the world’s current climate.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-01-2021
Full of life
This book is gorgeous in how it explores the lives of these often polarised characters. I loved the focus on relationships, the jumping around of the timeline, and the cultural setting. This book really surprised me, sometimes in joy and hope but often in a bittersweetness and heartache. I don't often read books I know will make me sad but for this one the tears are worth it.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-08-2022
Stunning audio book
A favourite listen this year. Lyrical story of love, loss, misunderstanding and intolerance. The narration is superb and the writing is beautiful.
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