Description
In a Nigerian town in the mid-1990s, four brothers embark on a forbidden fishing trip that leads them to a mysterious encounter with a local madman. His chilling prophecy foretells the violent death of the eldest brother, setting in motion a chain of events that will test the bonds of their family. Told through the innocent yet perceptive eyes of the youngest, Benjamin, this novel unfolds as a powerful coming-of-age story, exploring themes of fate, ambition, and the destructive consequences of unchecked desires. The absence of their father looms large, amplifying the tragedy as the brothers grapple with a destiny they never anticipated.
Available Editions
paperback
Back Bay Books
Published Jul 5, 2016
304 pages
ISBN: 9780316338356
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma.