Better Never Than Late
Better Never Than Late by Chika Unigwe, published by Cassava Republic Press on April 21, 2020, is a collection of interconnected stories that delve into the complexities of migrant life. This edition, comprising 124 pages, presents a vivid exploration of the experiences faced by Nigerian ex-pats as they navigate their new reality, marked by challenges such as dashed hopes and the pain of homesickness.
Readers will encounter a range of poignant narratives, including a maid’s harrowing exorcism, a mother’s quest for freedom, and a wife’s confrontation with unsettling news. The stories focus on themes of family life, marriage, and the struggles inherent in city living, all woven together through the lives of Prosperous, Agu, and their diverse community. This collection offers a layered portrayal of the absurdities and adversities that characterize the immigrant experience.
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Religious fervour culminates in an exorcism for one unfortunate maid. A harrowing encounter on a train haunts Añuli. A mother abandons her child in search of personal freedom. A wife joins her husband, only to be met with news that threatens their relationship.
This richly imagined collage of interconnected stories follows Prosperous and Agu, and the motley community of Nigerian ex-pats who gather at their apartment each week. Their reality is one of dashed hopes, twisted love and the pain of homesickness, even as they fight to make their way in this new world.
Better Never Than Late is a layered and affecting portrayal of the everyday absurdities and adversities of migrant life.
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