#49: So Much To Say, Not Enough Time
A Review of Too Short A Tale by Adedoyin Olatunde Ajayi
Too Short A Tale is a collection of eight short stories set in Nigeria. It is an emotionally packed collection that covers various themes including grief, love, childhood joy, loss, and hope. It’s the author’s first book, published in 2022.
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I hope you are well and taking good care of yourself.
Welcome to another edition of this spectacular newsletter.
This newsletter is a guest feature by Britney (Ghanaianbooklover), a poet, writer, and Bookstagrammer. She enjoys reading African fiction (especially works written by women) and exploring art.
In The Face in the Dark, a harmless game becomes awry and leaves lasting impressions on a child while nothing is as it seems within a family in Grandmother’s Beads with everyone lying to, and scheming against each other.
My Friend, Kamuti is a story of passion, bravery, and attempting to fight fate and anything is possible during a trip out of town in The Safari.
“Cheekbones tell a lot about a person. Sometimes, a little too much. Be careful who you fall in love with. Love can be an angry thing. Just ask.” - Anthony Hamilton
Funke battles with her high sexual appetite in The Nymphomaniac. She can’t stand to lose the comforts afforded her in her marriage, while a man is on the brink of self-destruction in Insidious. The Eccentrics tells the stories of different people expressing their Africanness in diverse ways. Nemy is about people who struggle to find their place in life and spend all their time trying to fit in.
Each story has a small introduction so you know what you’re getting into before you start reading. They are not necessarily spoilers though. The author’s writing style is quite oratory so most of the book feels like a conversation. Some readers may struggle with this but overall, Too Short A Tale is a good read and I strongly recommend it to readers who love fiction, short stories, African writers, and good writing. It’s perfect for a short read!
Have you read this book? What did you think about it? Kindly leave a comment.
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#48: You Can't Break Me
Chika Unigwe’s The Middle Daughter follows Nani, the second of three sisters as she navigates the loss of her elder sister and father in quick succession, and how grief drives her into the hands of a smooth-talking, self-acclaimed man of God.
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