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A review by mariyakeeka
A Kind of Madness by Uche Okonkwo
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
While nothing extraordinary, this is still a beautiful short story collection—one that is easy to recommend, especially for those interested in getting into short stories.
This collection comprises 10 stories, all in various Nigerian communities. It provides rich insight into Nigerian culture and is very beautiful in this sense. Each story looks at madness—not as a grand event or feeling—but in the way that it quietly infuses itself into our daily lives. It looks at what underlies madness, be it grief, desperation, greed, and so on. As such, I loved this exploration of a quiet kind of madness.
Thanks to netgalley for the e-arc.
This collection comprises 10 stories, all in various Nigerian communities. It provides rich insight into Nigerian culture and is very beautiful in this sense. Each story looks at madness—not as a grand event or feeling—but in the way that it quietly infuses itself into our daily lives. It looks at what underlies madness, be it grief, desperation, greed, and so on. As such, I loved this exploration of a quiet kind of madness.
Thanks to netgalley for the e-arc.