Water Baby: An uplifting and powerful coming-of-age novel, perfect for fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Abi Daré - Hardcover

Okereke, Chioma

 
9781529425406: Water Baby: An uplifting and powerful coming-of-age novel, perfect for fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Abi Daré
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1529425409 ISBN 13: 9781529425406
Verlag: Quercus Publishing, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

LONGLISTED FOR THE INAUGURAL CLIMATE FICTION PRIZE

'Rare is the book that enlightens as much as it entertains. Beautifully imagined and full of characters to love' EMMA STONEX, author of The Lamplighters

'A compelling and powerful novel' CHERIE JONES, author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House

'An adventurous and insightful read' ROSANNA AMAKA, author of The Book of Echoes
She's the Pearl of Makoko and the world is her oyster.

In Makoko, the floating slum off mainland Lagos, Nigeria, nineteen-year-old Baby yearns for an existence where she can escape the future her father has planned for her.

With opportunities scarce, Baby jumps at the chance to join a newly launched drone-mapping project, aimed at broadening the visibility of her community.

Then a video of her at work goes viral and Baby finds herself with options she could never have imagined - including the possibility of leaving her birthplace to represent Makoko on the world stage.

But will life beyond the lagoon be everything she's dreamed of? Or has everything she wants been in front of her all along?

Readers love Water Baby
'Exquisitely written and thought-provoking' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of my favourite books ever, Water Baby is impossible to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I was instantly transported to Makoko thanks to the vibrant imagery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A beautiful story with characters you get to know and want to follow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Okereke is a talented storyteller with an exquisite craft for character development' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A truly contemporary and captivating story of resilience, freedom within constrictions, hope and change' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A transportive, joyful read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Born in Nigeria, Chioma Okereke grew up in London, studied law at UCL and has successfully applied those skills to winning domestic squabbles ever since.

Her debut novel, Bitter Leaf, was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize - Africa Best First Book, and her short story Trompette De La Mort received First Runner-Up of the inaugural Costa Short Story Award.

As a self-labelled transethnic, she divides her time between the bustle of London, the hustle of Lagos, and the rustle of rural France.

For more information visit chiomaokereke.com or connect with her on https://www.chiomaokereke.com/contact/.

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Verlag
Quercus Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum
2024
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1529425409
ISBN 13 
9781529425406
Einband
Tapa dura
Anzahl der Seiten
400
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