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The Death of Vivek Oji

By: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Iwuji Chukwudi, Yetide Badaki
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They burned down the market on the day Vivek Oji died.

One afternoon, a mother opens her front door to find the length of her son's body stretched out on the veranda, swaddled in akwete material, his head on her welcome mat.

The Death of Vivek Oji transports us to the day of Vivek's birth, the day his grandmother Ahunna died. It is the story of an over protective mother and a distant father, and the heart-wrenching tale of one family's struggle to understand their child, just as Vivek learns to recognize himself.

Teeming with unforgettable characters whose lives have been shaped by Vivek's gentle and enigmatic spirit, it shares with us a Nigerian childhood that challenges expectations. This novel, and its celebration of the innocence and optimism of youth will touch all those who embrace it.

©2020 Akwaeke Emezi (P)2020 Faber Audio Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Tear-jerking

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Great story telling. But found it weird that he had sex with his cousin. I would understand if they never grew up together but they did. Technically that is incest.

Good story but very weird.

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Well-written. The descriptions are rich and vivid. The dialogue tense. Emotions leap from the page. I wasn't prepared for the relationship between Vivek and Osita but the lead up was skillful. It tended towards preachy at the end but I appreciated the differnce in opinions on sexuality across generations.

Skillful narration on a difficult theme

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Well written, great descriptions of finding oneself and wanting to express that. I enjoyed the backdrop of Nigerian life.

A most moving story

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Beautifully and written. A young life cut short, grief and regret sensitively handled. Found myself completely immersed in Vivek’s world

A Love Story

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wasn't crazy about the make narrator at first but got into it. I loved fresh water more BUT this is also an enthralling book. and pleased to have somrhikg in a contect I can relate to.

I love Akaeke Emezi

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I enjoyed this overall, but sometimes found the writing overly dramatic? Sometimes sounded a bit like a soap opera. That said, the descriptions are gorgeous and the story is deeply moving and much needed!

a powerful queer novel

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this was an absolutely fantastic book to listen to. The story grasped me and entered me into the world from the start, and captured me with the nuanced and detailed characterisations.

The narrators really brought the whole thing to life and elevated it even higher through their excellent range of expressions and tones.

A stunning audiobook that I highly recommend.

fantastic story, amazing narrators

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The narration of this book is simply outstanding from all performers. The story itself is heartbreaking and so beautifully crafted. Excellent.

Utterly heartbreaking

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Adeola
I couldn’t stop listening as I wanted to hear everything single detail of the story. Akwaeke is such an incredible author and we are bless to witness such brave trans Nigerian stories being written about in our times.

Such a beautiful and necessary story

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I didn't think I could love a book more than Freshwater but I cried at the end of this one. What a beautiful story. Of puberty, sexuality & gender dysphoria. What made it the most beautiful is she died in her full name near her home in Nigeria and I wept. What a beautiful story. What a sad story. And I am so grateful for this story.

Beautiful heartbreaking book

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