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Tail of the Blue Bird by Nii Ayikwei Parkes
5.0
Another book for my Storygraph Reads the World challenge I decided to join this year.
I've not only been trying to pick from authors who grew up in their respective countries, but also explore genres I'm familiar with (fantasy/sci-fi) from these countries. This is one of those books!
Tail of the Blue Bird is a novella following a young forensic pathologist who is called a rural village following the mysterious disappearance of an local old recluse. This story fantastically captures the clash between long held cultural traditions and modern pathology. The books main character, Kayo, is the perfect vessel for this exploration having grown up with close ties to his mothers community, while also having gained perspective while travelling abroad to learn. He is the only character in the unique position of being able to utilise both of these knowledge bases in a story that weaves mystery & belief seamlessly.
I've not only been trying to pick from authors who grew up in their respective countries, but also explore genres I'm familiar with (fantasy/sci-fi) from these countries. This is one of those books!
Tail of the Blue Bird is a novella following a young forensic pathologist who is called a rural village following the mysterious disappearance of an local old recluse. This story fantastically captures the clash between long held cultural traditions and modern pathology. The books main character, Kayo, is the perfect vessel for this exploration having grown up with close ties to his mothers community, while also having gained perspective while travelling abroad to learn. He is the only character in the unique position of being able to utilise both of these knowledge bases in a story that weaves mystery & belief seamlessly.