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'A compelling account of how feels to be a Nigerian today' --Financial Times
'Humorous and affectionate ... Saro-Wiwa is fiercely honest and compassionate about a country most tourists travel miles to avoid' --Sunday Telegraph
'Remarkable ... in this deftly woven account Saro-Wiwa tells us more about Nigeria than most academics do in a lifetime' --Spectator
'This is an affectionate portrait of a loud and lively nation with infuriating potential' --Metro
'Saro-Wiwa is sharp and funny ... she brings a new perspective to Africa's most populous country'
--Prospect
'Saro-Wiwa offers a bright and honest account of Nigeria.
Her vivid portraits of Nigerian life are intelligent and often very witty' --Traveller magazine
'Saro-Wiwa is an engagingly smart travel companion ... the complex world of Nigeria comes alive in her company'
--New Humanist
'An affectionate and irreverent guide that peels away many of the clichés that envelop Nigeria'
--Observer
'Humorous and affectionate ... Saro-Wiwa is fiercely honest and compassionate about a country most tourists travel miles to avoid' --Sunday Telegraph
'Remarkable ... in this deftly woven account Saro-Wiwa tells us more about Nigeria than most academics do in a lifetime' --Spectator
'This is an affectionate portrait of a loud and lively nation with infuriating potential' --Metro
'Saro-Wiwa is sharp and funny ... she brings a new perspective to Africa's most populous country'
--Prospect
'Saro-Wiwa offers a bright and honest account of Nigeria.
Her vivid portraits of Nigerian life are intelligent and often very witty' --Traveller magazine
'Saro-Wiwa is an engagingly smart travel companion ... the complex world of Nigeria comes alive in her company'
--New Humanist
'An affectionate and irreverent guide that peels away many of the clichés that envelop Nigeria'
--Observer
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Noo Saro-Wiwa was brought up in England, but every summer she was dragged back to Nigeria - a country she viewed as an annoying parallel universe where she had to relinquish all her creature comforts and sense of individuality. Then her father, activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, was murdered there, and she didn't return for 10 years. Recently, she decided to rediscover and come to terms with the country her father loved. She travelled from the exuberant chaos of Lagos to the calm beauty of the eastern mountains; from the eccentricity of a Nigerian dog show to the empty Transwonderland Amusement Park - Nigeria's decrepit and deserted answer to Disneyland. She explored Nigerian christianity, delved into its history of slavery, examined the corrupting effect of oil, investigated Nollywood. She found the country as exasperating as ever, and frequently despaired at the corruption and inefficiency she encountered. But she also discovered that it was far more beautiful and varied than she had ever imagined, and was seduced by its thick tropical rainforest and ancient palaces and monuments. Most engagingly of all she introduces us to the people she meets, and gives us hilarious insights into the Nigerian character, its passion, wit and ingenuity.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I loved this book. As someone who also was brought up outside my country of birth and forced to visit as a child, the author's journey around Nigeria really resonated with me. I loved learning about Nigeria, seen through her eyes. I came away feeling the love the author has for her roots, yet the frustration she and many others feel about the ineffectual military and civilian governments Nigeria has had since independence. The star of the journey really was Nigeria and its people, I'd love to visit one day!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A culture clash taking place within one young woman. Insightful snapshots of Nigerian life viewed through eyes of British raised Nigerian. Comic moments written with warmth and empathy. Riveting reading by a skilled writer who has deep concerns for the country of her parents birth . Sheds light on dilemma of cultural clashes in our increasingly multi cultural society, Excellently written. Good read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered this book after listening to some of the episodes on Radio 4. It will make you laugh & make you cry. If you have lived in Nigeria you will absolutely identify with a lot of Noo's witty & insightful observations. This book was written with love & honesty & always finding gems in unexpected places. I didn't want the book to end.
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A beautiful read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, first hearing a couple of the serial readings on Woman's Hour (BBC Radio 4). Read more
Published 19 days ago by K. Stephen
Great book
Really honest and compelling portrayal of life seen by someone who sees both the good and bad. Also quite funny!
Published 29 days ago by WINKA
Read this book.
This is a remarkable book on Nigeria. It is frequently hilarious, tender and harsh. My favourite chapter was the journey to the amusement park the book is named after. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Hussa
Worthy of the time and effort
I initially didn't know what to expect from such book. But it is one of the most engaging books I've read, Noo's writing style is sure to glue your attention to every word you... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Fatai Haruna-waidi
An eye opening view of Nigeria
The sign of a good book is that it sticks in the mind after reading it. When I read the book a few weeks ago I wasn't sure about how good it was; despite the vibrant and chaotic... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Adrenalin Streams
At last
This is a book about Nigeria that reflects the humanity and endurance of the Nigerian people. It makes a change from the usual bad news stories. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SylviaS
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I heard this being read on Radio 4 and decided to order it. I've never been to Nigeria but, bizarrely, having read the book, I am now quite keen to visit. Read more
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