Akwaeke Emezi – The Death of Vivek Oji
Set in Nigeria, Akwaeke Emezi’s novel follows the childhood and life of Vivek Oji who, one afternoon, turns up on his mother’s doorstep, dead and swaddled in akwete material. Born on the same day as his grandmother dies, Vivek grows up with an overprotective mother and a distant father in this heart wrenching tale of one family’s journey to understand a child. This novel is the celebration of innocence and the optimism of youth, and is filled with unforgettable characters whose lives have been touched by Vivek’s gentle spirit.