A few years ago, I caught a Cyprian Ekwensi bug and bought quite a few of his books. This one was highly rated, and I really looked forward to it. Unfortunately, I found it a very flat book and all over the place.
Like most of Mr Ekwensi’s works, it is set in Northern Nigeria. It explored ethnic relationships through the lens of its main character; Fila. Fila is a beautiful teenager whose love interests are constrained by ethnic tensions and tribalism. It is an okay read, but I am certain Cyprian Ekwensi has much better books and I would be shocked if I read a flatter book this year. Sadly, not recommended by me but the suya, as usual, was spot on.
1.5/5
