Dead on Arrival - Softcover

Oluikpe, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492877883 ISBN 13: 9781492877882

Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

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Ochomma, a famed warrior in Umuejia, is astounded by the sudden turn of events after a coup and a counter coup. First, Mazi Adiche’s son arrives from the north, dead on arrival. As the days go by, more bodies arrive, causing a stir in the village. Then the refugees displaced by the crisis come back in droves and things take a turn for the worse. The crisis sets off a cataclysm that pushes the country to the brink of collapse, testing the very fabric of the village. A civil war between Nigeria and Biafra begins and the two sides fight a bitter war. Dead on Arrival is a story about four characters in one family; Ochomma, a legend, Chibuike his son, Iroegbulam an army officer and Sochi, 'a prodigal son'. These, all entwined in the story of the civil war, provide a glimpse into the ravages of war and the foibles of humanity. "Excellent storyteller, reminding of Chinua Achebe"....Ngozi Uwakwe, Anchor Literary Supplement "An intriguing book, one with little to fault"...Sage Review

Biografía del autor:

Paul Oluikpe is a writer who has been described severally as potentially continuing the Chinua Achebe writing tradition. His writing style, and the striking portrayal of Igbo nuances and proverbs in English provide ample evidence of this "Achebe streak". Oluikpe captures the readers attention with imaginative depiction of his characters, an effortless progression of the narrative. Oluikpe's writing provides a lot of humor in a war situation which few writers have the effrontery to confront. He lives and works in Abuja, Nigeria and is active on tv, radio, blogs and online fora contributing to African and global issues.

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• Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1492877883
• ISBN 13: 9781492877882
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 222