Description
In 1970s Lagos, in the uneasy aftermath of Nigeria’s civil war, a young artist named Omovo tries to shape his life and work within the tight, watchful world of a compound. When corrupt politics and social pressure begin to distort what he makes—and even what is taken from him—his search for meaning draws him toward a love that feels both fated and perilous. As Omovo’s art is stolen and repurposed, the novel turns intimate and haunting, exploring how desire, power, and survival can turn tenderness into danger. With Ben Okri’s distinctive lyrical intelligence—tempered here by a more grounded, realist approach—this is a story of doomed romance and the ways history leaves its mark on the heart.
Available Editions
paperback
Phoenix
Published Jan 1, 1997
401 pages
ISBN: 9781857998863
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First Published
1996
Language
eng
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