About the book
FROM THE TWICE BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR
Longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award, the Joyce Carol Oates Prize, and the New American Voices Award
Named a Best Book of the Year by the Economist, Boston Globe, and Kirkus Reviews
'A major voice' SALMAN RUSHDIE
'Remarkable' ALICE WALKER
'A sweeping, heart-racing, mystical novel' NEW YORK TIMES
'Chigozie Obioma is that rare thing: an original' WALL STREET JOURNAL
'As much Bildungsroman as battle song' LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS
'A moving story of conflict, faith and fractured bonds, blending myth and realism with emotional power' iPAPER
When a country is torn apart by civil war, Kunle and Tunde are separated, each on opposite sides. Desperate to find his brother, Kunle’s search becomes one of atonement, leading him to join an army and to fight in a war he barely understands. Amidst the chaos, he forms deep, lifelong friendships and falls in love. But his ultimate hope remains: to reunite with his family.
An emotionally powerful masterpiece, Chigozie Obioma’s odyssey of brotherhood, love, and extraordinary courage set against the backdrop of the Biafran War captures the essence of a young man’s quest for redemption in a nation ablaze.
'A gutsy ... coming-of-age tale with romance at its heart' DAILY MAIL
'Mr Obioma has been described as the heir to Chinua Achebe ... He pulls from the same wells of rage and horror as his literary forebear did' ECONOMIST
'A remarkable talent' INDEPENDENT
'Incredibly moving and hopeful' NADIFA MOHAMMED
'A wondrous novel' NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAH
Editions of The Road to the Country
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781529153460
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529153477
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804943809
- EBook
- ISBN 9781804943816
Read an Excerpt
FROM THE TWICE BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR
Longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award, the Joyce Carol Oates Prize, and the New American Voices Award
Named a Best Book of the Year by the Economist, Boston Globe, and Kirkus Reviews
'A major voice' SALMAN RUSHDIE
'Remarkable' ALICE WALKER
'A sweeping, heart-racing, mystical novel' NEW YORK TIMES
'Chigozie Obioma is that rare thing: an original' WALL STREET JOURNAL
'As much Bildungsroman as battle song' LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS
'A moving story of conflict, faith and fractured bonds, blending myth and realism with emotional power' iPAPER
When a country is torn apart by civil war, Kunle and Tunde are separated, each on opposite sides. Desperate to find his brother, Kunle’s search becomes one of atonement, leading him to join an army and to fight in a war he barely understands. Amidst the chaos, he forms deep, lifelong friendships and falls in love. But his ultimate hope remains: to reunite with his family.
An emotionally powerful masterpiece, Chigozie Obioma’s odyssey of brotherhood, love, and extraordinary courage set against the backdrop of the Biafran War captures the essence of a young man’s quest for redemption in a nation ablaze.
'A gutsy ... coming-of-age tale with romance at its heart' DAILY MAIL
'Mr Obioma has been described as the heir to Chinua Achebe ... He pulls from the same wells of rage and horror as his literary forebear did' ECONOMIST
'A remarkable talent' INDEPENDENT
'Incredibly moving and hopeful' NADIFA MOHAMMED
'A wondrous novel' NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Road to the Country about?
FROM THE TWICE BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR
Longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award, the Joyce Carol Oates Prize, and the New American Voices Award
Named a Best Book of the Year by the Economist, Boston Globe, and Kirkus Reviews
'A major voice' SALMAN RUSHDIE
'Remarkable' ALICE WALKER
'A sweeping, heart-racing, mystical novel' NEW YORK TIMES
'Chigozie Obioma is that rare thing: an original' WALL STREET JOURNAL
'As much Bildungsroman as battle song' LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS
'A moving story of conflict, faith and fractured bonds, blending myth and realism with emotional power' iPAPER
When a country is torn apart by civil war, Kunle and Tunde are separated, each on opposite sides. Desperate to find his brother, Kunle’s search becomes one of atonement, leading him to join an army and to fight in a war he barely understands. Amidst the chaos, he forms deep, lifelong friendships and falls in love. But his ultimate hope remains: to reunite with his family.
An emotionally powerful masterpiece, Chigozie Obioma’s odyssey of brotherhood, love, and extraordinary courage set against the backdrop of the Biafran War captures the essence of a young man’s quest for redemption in a nation ablaze.
'A gutsy ... coming-of-age tale with romance at its heart' DAILY MAIL
'Mr Obioma has been described as the heir to Chinua Achebe ... He pulls from the same wells of rage and horror as his literary forebear did' ECONOMIST
'A remarkable talent' INDEPENDENT
'Incredibly moving and hopeful' NADIFA MOHAMMED
'A wondrous novel' NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAH
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Road to the Country?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Road to the Country?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529153460
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Road to the Country?
Chigozie Obioma
Who is the Publisher of the book The Road to the Country?
Cornerstone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Road to the Country is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781529153460) and paperback(ISBN 9781529153477) and paperback(ISBN 9781804943809) and ebook(ISBN 9781804943816)
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