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BEFORE THE MANGO RIPENS by Afabwaje Kurian

Thanks to NetGalley and RBmedia for the audiobook

Dele Ogundiran does a great reading of this novel. I also paired with the book.

Set in Nigeria in 1970s just after the nation’s independence, Afabwaje Kurian has written a debut novel with flawed characters on all sides trying to find their place and identity in a new post colonial nation. Explores themes of — faith, racial and cultural tensions, authority and power, disillusionment, hope, and the search for belonging. Secrets start to be unveiled as this story unfolds and people start pushing back against colonialism.

A beautifully written debut novel and immersive read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I was surprised this was a debut as it was so well written and I am excited to see what this author does next.