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The Death of Vivek Oji
- Narrated by: Iwuji Chukwudi, Yetide Badaki
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
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.
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- Dee
- 05-10-20
I love Akaeke Emezi
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-09-20
Good story but very weird.
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.
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- Anthea Paelo
- 11-02-24
Skillful narration on a difficult theme
Well-written. The descriptions are rich and vivid. The dialogue tense. Emotions leap from the page. I wasn't prepared for the relationship between Vivek and Osita but the lead up was skillful. It tended towards preachy at the end but I appreciated the differnce in opinions on sexuality across generations.
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- Julian
- 25-07-21
A most moving story
Well written, great descriptions of finding oneself and wanting to express that. I enjoyed the backdrop of Nigerian life.
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- sarah and Anil
- 01-08-22
A Love Story
Beautifully and written. A young life cut short, grief and regret sensitively handled. Found myself completely immersed in Vivek’s world
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- RF
- 03-04-23
fantastic story, amazing narrators
this was an absolutely fantastic book to listen to. The story grasped me and entered me into the world from the start, and captured me with the nuanced and detailed characterisations.
The narrators really brought the whole thing to life and elevated it even higher through their excellent range of expressions and tones.
A stunning audiobook that I highly recommend.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-08-22
a powerful queer novel
I enjoyed this overall, but sometimes found the writing overly dramatic? Sometimes sounded a bit like a soap opera. That said, the descriptions are gorgeous and the story is deeply moving and much needed!
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- eleniki
- 10-12-21
Profoundly sad
This is a novel heavily laced with sadness, and with truth. It reminded me, in the unravelling of its central tragic event, of the NF drama '13 reasons why'. And in more ways than the obvious one, it is like this series, in that it deals with social isolation, identity and acceptance. The big things in life.
I loved the descriptions of Nigerian society and the people who make up this society. I loved the characters in this complex and sad story. Akwaeke Emezi writes so beautifully, so intimately, with small elements of exquisite prose that shine like jewels and stay in the memory. I will now read their other books, starting with the acclaimed Freshwater.
Yetide Badaki is a stunning narrator. Her characters were clearly differentiated, very impressively so, considering the variety of ethnic backgrounds they comprised. Kavitha's Indian accent was perfect. She creates tension and emotion appropriate to each character so well.
Iwuji Chukwudi also conveyed the abysses of anger, grief, regret and tenderness beautifully, with my only reservation being his voice of Kavitha, who actually sounded as if she had a Scots/Italian background!
Strongly recommended 👍
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- Tanika Harold
- 29-07-23
interesting read
loved the narration of this! very interesting and powerful story which was beautifully written!
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- Anonymous User
- 22-05-21
Great read
loved this book. Good narrators, liked how they chose to have 2 narrators, really helps with identifying with the characters. story dragged along at some point but great ending.
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