Lesley Nneka Arimah crafts stories that intricately explore themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of cultural displacement. Her narratives often delve into the nuanced experiences of individuals as they navigate shifting landscapes, mirroring her own diverse upbringing. Arimah's distinctive prose is noted for its lyrical beauty and profound psychological insight into human connection. Her work invites readers to contemplate the intricate ties of family, the persistence of memory, and the universal quest for a place to call home.
In this mesmerising and luminous collection, Arimah reimagines a world that is and imagines it as it could be, probing always at the heart of what it means to be human Ayobami Adebayo, author of STAY WITH ME