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The Death of Vivek Oji

By: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Iwuji Chukwudi, Yetide Badaki
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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 Audio Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Tear-jerking
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wasn't crazy about the make narrator at first but got into it. I loved fresh water more BUT this is also an enthralling book. and pleased to have somrhikg in a contect I can relate to.

I love Akaeke Emezi

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I loved this story. The performance was incredible and really brought the story to life. g
Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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The narrative was exceptionally crafted, with unforeseen plot developments and a surprising conclusion. I strongly recommend. A fantastic read.

Gripping to the very wnd

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Adeola
I couldn’t stop listening as I wanted to hear everything single detail of the story. Akwaeke is such an incredible author and we are bless to witness such brave trans Nigerian stories being written about in our times.

Such a beautiful and necessary story

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Great story telling. But found it weird that he had sex with his cousin. I would understand if they never grew up together but they did. Technically that is incest.

Good story but very weird.

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