The Fishermen: A Novel

"Chigozie Obioma’s debut novel is a modern (yet age-old and universal) story of four brothers, told from the viewpoint of the youngest sibling. It follows the boys’ adventures in the modest town of Akure, Nigeria, where they have an encounter that threatens to violently tear their close-knit family apart. Inspired by his native Nigeria and, by extension, the contradictions and marvels of Africa, Obioma is an articulate and sometimes lyrical storyteller. He’s a dynamic new voice from Africa — and one that deserves a listen."