The Bibliophiles' Emissary

  Author : Sefi Atta Genre : Fiction Year Of Publication: 2008 My Rating: 3 Stars SUMMARY It is the mid 1980s in Lagos and the governement's War Against Indiscipline and austerity measures are fully in operation. Tolani Ajao is secretary working at Federal Community Bank. A succession of unfortunate events lead Tolani's roomate and colleague, Rose, to persuade her to consider drug trafficking as an alternative means of making a living. Tolani's subsequent struggle with temptation forces her to reconsider her morality and that of her mother Arike's, as she embarks on a turbulent journey of self discovery .- Written by author. "The bustle, choas and fast rhythm of Lagos jump from the pages of Swallow, Sefi Atta's new book. It is fiction steeped in life."  - Veronique Tadjo, author of As the Crow Files MY VERDICT Don't judge a book by It's cover. That's one thing I learnt from reading this novel. I guess I was so allured by the ...

-Sourced from http://www.marjoncarlos.com/diary/ Author: Taiye Selasi Genre: Fiction Year Of Publication : 2013 My Rating : 3.5 Stars SUMMARY     Ghana Must Go is doleful tale about reunion, love and misunderstanding. - Written by Chiamaka Amonye    Meet the Sais, a Nigerian-Ghanaian family living in the United States. A family prospering until the day father and surgeon Kweku Sai is the victim of a grave injustice. Ashamed, he abandons his beautiful wife Fola and their little boys and girls, causing the family to fracture and spiral out into the world- New York, London, West Africa, New England - on uncertain, troubled journeys until, many years later, tragedy unites them. Now this broken family has a chance to heal - but can the Sais take it ? - Written by Taiye Selasi MY VERDICT The author's summary says it all. I didn't quite enjoy the beginning of the book, because it was a drag (long and boring) but my friends convinced me to contin...

    Hey there! I hope everyone is having an awesome week, I know I am :)  I just checked my O' Level result; glory be to God I did well (5As and 4Bs) Anywho, onto more important things. My bestfriend, Enenma -Enny for short- is into writing .She's a literary enthusiast, she is all for peoms, art, music and so much more ! Her blog will be launched on the 20th of this month- yay :). Here are two of her short stories. Enjoy x LATE      I stood on the bridge waiting for you to come Freidrich. Why weren't you there    ? You promised you'd be there waiting by noon.  I'm so worried now Freidrich, you know I'm a paranoid person. They told me it would happen, but I didn't believe it. Am I going mad because of    you   ?   Yes, I am . Freidrich please come. Don't leave me waiting on the bridge. The fog is too thick to see anything. I need you now. Why haven't you come yet   ? I can see a fi gure now. He's coming close...

    I have decided to show a few books I have read, of which I will not be posting a full review on. The reason being, I cannot remember the full story line of some of them, but I do not want you guys to see some of these novels and turn a blind eye, simply because I failed to inform you about how good or how bad the book is.Whatever the case may be, here are a few books from  my near infinite list of good reads.... :)   5 stars This has to be the best book I have ever encountered.  It has a wonderful story line and an inspiring conclusion.  Get it. 4.5 stars This book gave me so much life;  I am totally itching to read the sequel. Get it. 4.5 stars I loved the traditional igbo setting. Get it.                             4 stars Get this novel. That is all I have to say. Get it. 4 stars Lovely story, sad ending. Nonetheless, John Green deserves all the l...