Small Worlds
Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson is a novel published by Grove Press in 2023, consisting of 259 pages. This work explores the intricate dynamics of family life and personal identity through the lens of Stephen, a first-generation Londoner with Ghanaian immigrant roots. As he navigates the pressures of societal expectations and his passion for music, Stephen’s journey unfolds over three summers, revealing the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
Readers will find an intimate portrayal of Stephen’s relationships with his brother Ray and best friend Adeline, as well as the challenges he faces in reconciling his dreams with familial obligations. The narrative shifts between London and Accra, Ghana, capturing the essence of cultural identity and the spaces that shape us. With its rhythmic prose, Small Worlds delves into themes of faith and the pursuit of freedom, offering a poignant reflection on the connections that define our lives.
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An exhilarating and expansive new novel about fathers and sons, faith and friendship from National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree and Costa First Novel Award winning author Caleb Azumah Nelson
One of the most acclaimed and internationally bestselling “unforgettable” (New York Times) debuts of the 2021, Caleb Azumah Nelson’s London-set love story Open Water took the US by storm and introduced the world to a salient and insightful new voice in fiction. Now, with his second novel Small Worlds, the prodigious Azumah Nelson brings another set of enduring characters to brilliant life in his signature rhythmic, melodic prose.
Set over the course of three summers, Small Worlds follows Stephen, a first-generation Londoner born to Ghanian immigrant parents, brother to Ray, and best friend to Adeline. On the cusp of big life changes, Stephen feels pressured to follow a certain path–a university degree, a move out of home–but when he decides instead to follow his first love, music, his world and family fractures in ways he didn’t foresee. Now Stephen must find a path and peace for himself: a space he can feel beautiful, a space he can feel free.
Moving from London, England to Accra, Ghana and back again, Small Worlds is an exquisite and intimate new novel about the people and places we hold close, from one of the most “elegant, poetic” (CNN) and important voices of a generation.
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