Love and faith tested in war-torn Biafra.
Under the Udala Trees could be a good read for those interested in historical fiction that explores the intricacies of relationships and the complexities of love in a time of war. The novel is raw and heart-wrenching, exposing the realities of a conflict-ridden nation and the consequences of love in such a perilous environment. Okparanta's fluid writing style makes the novel an engaging and compelling read, with a message that lingers long after the final pages.
ISBN: 9781847088383
Authors:
Chinelo Okparanta
Publisher: Granta
Date of Publication: 2017-01-05
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 12574 readers)
Description
One day in 1968, at the height of the Biafran civil war, Ijeoma's father is killed and her world is transformed forever. Separated from her grief-stricken mother, she meets another young lost girl, Amina, and the two become inseparable. Theirs is a relationship that will shake the foundations of Ijeoma's faith, test her resolve and flood her heart. Inspired by her mother’s stories of war and Nigeria’s folktale traditions, Under the Udala Trees is Chinelo Okparanta’s deeply searching, powerful debut about the dangers of living and loving openly.
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