Ghostroots
About this book
The Lagos of these twelve sinister and beguiling stories is multi-faceted, peopled by Pentecostal Christians and exasperated atheists; by tight-knit extended families and struggling single fathers. Here are characters cursed by guilt, bound by the ties of ancestors and community; or enchanted by the allure of mysticism and would-be prophets. There are gossips and party girls - and a schoolboy followed home by a group of tribal masquerades, cloaked in feathers and twinkling beads. Yes, his mother has warned him not to bring strangers home, but he is sure she will understand ... Exploring the dark borders between psychology and superstition, these feverishly imaginative stories of trauma, betrayal, terror and love lay bare the forces of myth, tradition, gender, sexuality and modernity in Nigerian society. Powered by a deep empathy, and glinting with humour and insight, they announce a major new literary talent.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 11 readers · 224 pages · ≈ 4 h 09 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Ghostroots?
About ≈ 4 h 09 m — 224 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Ghostroots?
224 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Ghostroots?
It sits on the Paranormal, Fiction shelves.
Is Ghostroots in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Ghostroots?
'Pemi Aguda.