My Favourite Nigerian Author / Book Review.
Hello bookstagram family 😊.
Allow me to introduce to you, one my favourite Nigerian authors Chimeka Garricks.
I read Garricks debut book, Tomorrow Died Yesterday and heaven, I couldn't stop talking about how good, fantastic and underrated the book is.
I was privilege to own a signed copy, thanks to @rovingbookworm and after that wonderful experience I looked forward to reading more books written by Garricks.
Well, I present to you A Broken People's Playlist written by Garricks and published by @masobebooks the OG of stunning covers.
I can't wait to share my thoughts on this book, and if you haven't gotten a copy of his first book, what then are you waiting for! Just head to @paperworthbooks.
Book Review: Tomorrow Died Yesterday
Their Tomorrow Is Already Dead. It Died Yesterday;
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It's a story of four friends [Doye, Amaibi, Kaniye & Tubo] who grew up in the part of Niger Delta called Asiama, long before the discovering of oil in the state. Growing up they had to path ways so as to fullfil aspirations.
But in the year 2004, something connected them all together again which was the kidnapping happening and alone the line a death occured. Caused by one among the four friends, one of them having a hand, another been accused and one of them trying to save the accused by proving him not guilty in court.
With the injustice, failed sysyem, poverty and corruption, showing how all these played part in their personal lives, friendship, moral sense and it's effect on the society.
This story is an eye opener on the issues we face in our country, the betrayal we faced in friendship.
It's an emotional and mind blowing read that I laughed at the words of the characters, felt melancholy for what some had to pass through and angry wishing Karma would take it hold on some of the characters too.
~Among the characters.~
• Kaniye happens to be my most favourite. The love I developed for him was deep and I was like his a real definition of a true friend.
•Amaibi was my most admired chacter though at a point I was like, does he really value his life and freedom. His stand for the truth was something that only the courageous can do.
•Tubo on the other hand is my most odious character. A green snake in the green grass was what defined him.
The book also portrays religion, hypocrisy and tribalism too.
I would recommend you read it.
Thanks for reading.
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I just finished reading his new book so look out for the review on my next post.
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