The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
"The Fishermen" is a captivating narrative set in 1990s Nigeria, focusing on four brothers whose lives are profoundly altered after a local madman prophesies that one of the brothers will be killed by another. This ominous prediction ignites fear and suspicion among the brothers as they grow up under the watchful eyes of their strict parents in a politically unstable Nigeria. The story explores the complex dynamics of family bonds, the impact of fate intertwined with free will, and the loss of innocence, all woven into the rich cultural backdrop of a changing Nigerian society.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- Nigerian
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- Pages
- 304
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Ribari
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