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Title details for A Prayer for the Living by Ben Okri - Available

A Prayer for the Living

by Ben Okri
Ben Okri
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Playful, frightening, shocking—these stories from a writer at the height of his power will make you think, or make you laugh. Sometimes they'll make you want to look away, but they will always hold your gaze.
These are stories set in London, in Byzantium, in the ghetto, in the Andes, and in a printer's shop in Lagos. Characters include a murderer, a writer, a detective, a woman in a dream, a man in a mirror, a little girl, a prison door, and the author himself.
Each one of these twenty-four stories will make you wonder if what you see in the world can really be all there is ...

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  • Release date

    December 22, 2020

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781705019993
      • File size: 134677 KB
      • Duration: 04:40:34

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      In a sober voice, Ben Okri narrates his collection of short stories, which take place in a variety of international locales. A well-known Nigerian writer, Okri is a dramatic narrator, as befits the wide range of works he performs. Whether he's portraying characters based in London or Lagos, he is an excellent storyteller, both in oral and written forms. With 23 options, listeners can dip in and out of the table of contents or listen to the stories in order. Either way, the result is quality entertainment. From detective stories to satire, Okri delivers each work with elegance. Those who enjoy literary fiction will find this audiobook an enjoyable experience. M.R. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

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