Uwem Akpan Książki

This collection of five stories set in various African countries reveals the harsh consequences for children of life in Africa

Set against the backdrop of New York's publishing industry, a Nigerian editor embarks on a transformative journey filled with both opportunity and harsh realities. While he initially encounters warmth from colleagues, he soon faces a stark contrast of exploitation and prejudice, revealing a ruthless commercial environment. The narrative explores themes of cultural superiority, racism, and the complexities of navigating a new world, all while highlighting the editor's struggle to assert his identity in a landscape rife with assumptions about Africa and its culture.