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'Soyinka's greatest novel ... No one else can write such a book' - Ben Okri 'A lion of African literature' - Financial Times 'Chronicles is many things at once: a caustic political satire, a murder mystery, a conspiracy story and a deeply felt lament for the spirit of a nation'âŠ
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1 author picked Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
All right, so a Nobel laureate doesnât need any encomiums from me, but what the hell. Soyinkaâs first book in nearly half a century is revealing, enlightening, satirical, gleeful and just plain damn funny, while telling you more about the chaotic politics and sociology of his native Nigeria than you ever thought possible, a wonderful window into Africaâs most populous country.
From Marq's list on The best books illustrating the richness and complexity of African cultures.
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