The Fishermen by Chigozie ObiomaMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
I picked this book out when I was stranded in Toronto and sought refuge in a bookstore. :) It was ok. The story followed four brothers in Nigeria who are growing up. When they run into the town madman during a disallowed visit to go fishing, he prophesies the death of the eldest. This prophesy sets in motion a complex set of familial decisions and its own madness. The writing was good, and I appreciate how well the author painted the setting and surroundings. However, I found the story to move too slowly for my taste, and take some predictable turns. I almost loved it, but in fact did not.
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