The Native Hurricane
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.27 (743 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1847480667 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 148 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This is his first young adult fiction. Chigozie John has written and directed stage plays in the past.
It is written in comparison to the role of the divine in the salvation of men.. For the residents of Umuozala, living in fear, he is their only hope of escape from the control of the sadistic god Ozala and from the constant threat of death. While Onyenmuo is growing up in Umuozala, a village bound to Ozala and plagued by a murderous monster that attacks every forty years, he displays astonishing cunning and ability. A remarkable African epic story of innocence, placed side by side with bravery, love and tragedy
"Straight out of Africa" according to S. Tilson. This book is told by an old, cursed man, to a young man, just starting with his adult life. There are some spots that were disturbingly violent to this grandmother, but they are there to help tell the tale, and in the end, it is worthwhile. A tale of courage and freedom.. African fable Written from within, rather than from the perspective of an outsider, this book offers a unique feel for the fabric of life in an African village. It is a fable wrapped in a story, through which the reader learns of man, nature, and the spirits, and relationships among them. To me it is not light reading. It is rich, densely packed, best consumed a little at a time. There is a list of terms in the back, but I would advise also making a list of names as you read it. The book is remarkable because voices like his are rarely heard, and other cultures so seldom experienced on this inti
. This is his first young adult fiction. About the Author Chigozie John has written and directed stage plays in the past