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'Terrific.' --Lisa Appignanesi, Independent
'This is a dark, tense, gripping first novel, peeling back layers of Nigerian society.' --The Times
'Debut novelist Chibundu Onuzo's story of two star-crossed lovers in Lagos quickly outstrips its premise to become a much darker and more thrilling tale ... [Onuzo] keeps a taut hold of her material so that the threads of revelations of the past gradually enmesh the reader in a sinister tangle of events. Told with controlled clarity, The Spider King's Daughter is a gripping, involving and very impressive debut.' Metro
'Chibundu Onuzo's confident debut alternates between [Abike and the hawker], deftly capturing their contrasting perspectives on life and society ... there are promising flourishes here that catch the eye.' --Financial Times
'This is a dark, tense, gripping first novel, peeling back layers of Nigerian society.' --The Times
'Debut novelist Chibundu Onuzo's story of two star-crossed lovers in Lagos quickly outstrips its premise to become a much darker and more thrilling tale ... [Onuzo] keeps a taut hold of her material so that the threads of revelations of the past gradually enmesh the reader in a sinister tangle of events. Told with controlled clarity, The Spider King's Daughter is a gripping, involving and very impressive debut.' Metro
'An energetic thriller debut ... The spider king's web embraces the misery of human trafficking but the narrative is relationship-led rather than issue-led.' Observer
Two teenagers from opposite sides of the tracks are the central players in a fiery Nigerian revenge tragedy ... as Runner G digs deeper, the results are explosive.' --Guardian
'This is a dark, tense, gripping first novel, peeling back layers of Nigerian society.' --The Times
'Debut novelist Chibundu Onuzo's story of two star-crossed lovers in Lagos quickly outstrips its premise to become a much darker and more thrilling tale ... [Onuzo] keeps a taut hold of her material so that the threads of revelations of the past gradually enmesh the reader in a sinister tangle of events. Told with controlled clarity, The Spider King's Daughter is a gripping, involving and very impressive debut.' Metro
'Onuzo deftly portrays two disparate worlds contained in one sprawling city: one heaving with sweat, casual violence and poverty; the other coolly distant and, in light of such hardship and brutality, absurdly concerned with European brands - and equally violent.' Irish Times
'In Chibundu Onuzo's compelling and assured debut, an ill-fated romance is played out on the mean streets of Lagos between an 18-year-old street hawker, Runner G, and super-rich 17-year-old Abike Johnson. So far, so Romeo And Juliet, except there's nothing innocent about Abike, and there are no family feuds (seemingly) and no family ties either.' --Daily Mail
'This is a dark, tense, gripping first novel, peeling back layers of Nigerian society.' --The Times
'Debut novelist Chibundu Onuzo's story of two star-crossed lovers in Lagos quickly outstrips its premise to become a much darker and more thrilling tale ... [Onuzo] keeps a taut hold of her material so that the threads of revelations of the past gradually enmesh the reader in a sinister tangle of events. Told with controlled clarity, The Spider King's Daughter is a gripping, involving and very impressive debut.' --Metro
'This is a dark, tense, gripping first novel, peeling back layers of Nigerian society.' --The Times
'Debut novelist Chibundu Onuzo's story of two star-crossed lovers in Lagos quickly outstrips its premise to become a much darker and more thrilling tale ... [Onuzo] keeps a taut hold of her material so that the threads of revelations of the past gradually enmesh the reader in a sinister tangle of events. Told with controlled clarity, The Spider King's Daughter is a gripping, involving and very impressive debut.' Metro
'Chibundu Onuzo's confident debut alternates between [Abike and the hawker], deftly capturing their contrasting perspectives on life and society ... there are promising flourishes here that catch the eye.' --Financial Times
'This is a dark, tense, gripping first novel, peeling back layers of Nigerian society.' --The Times
'Debut novelist Chibundu Onuzo's story of two star-crossed lovers in Lagos quickly outstrips its premise to become a much darker and more thrilling tale ... [Onuzo] keeps a taut hold of her material so that the threads of revelations of the past gradually enmesh the reader in a sinister tangle of events. Told with controlled clarity, The Spider King's Daughter is a gripping, involving and very impressive debut.' Metro
'An energetic thriller debut ... The spider king's web embraces the misery of human trafficking but the narrative is relationship-led rather than issue-led.' Observer
Two teenagers from opposite sides of the tracks are the central players in a fiery Nigerian revenge tragedy ... as Runner G digs deeper, the results are explosive.' --Guardian
'This is a dark, tense, gripping first novel, peeling back layers of Nigerian society.' --The Times
'Debut novelist Chibundu Onuzo's story of two star-crossed lovers in Lagos quickly outstrips its premise to become a much darker and more thrilling tale ... [Onuzo] keeps a taut hold of her material so that the threads of revelations of the past gradually enmesh the reader in a sinister tangle of events. Told with controlled clarity, The Spider King's Daughter is a gripping, involving and very impressive debut.' Metro
'Onuzo deftly portrays two disparate worlds contained in one sprawling city: one heaving with sweat, casual violence and poverty; the other coolly distant and, in light of such hardship and brutality, absurdly concerned with European brands - and equally violent.' Irish Times
'In Chibundu Onuzo's compelling and assured debut, an ill-fated romance is played out on the mean streets of Lagos between an 18-year-old street hawker, Runner G, and super-rich 17-year-old Abike Johnson. So far, so Romeo And Juliet, except there's nothing innocent about Abike, and there are no family feuds (seemingly) and no family ties either.' --Daily Mail
'This is a dark, tense, gripping first novel, peeling back layers of Nigerian society.' --The Times
'Debut novelist Chibundu Onuzo's story of two star-crossed lovers in Lagos quickly outstrips its premise to become a much darker and more thrilling tale ... [Onuzo] keeps a taut hold of her material so that the threads of revelations of the past gradually enmesh the reader in a sinister tangle of events. Told with controlled clarity, The Spider King's Daughter is a gripping, involving and very impressive debut.' --Metro
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A compelling, tender and heart-wrenching début novel from a young Nigerian writer.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Recently, book critics seem to equate a plotless book with originality. Here is proof that a book with a plot can be original.
'The Spider King's Daughter' is a wonderful reminder of why I love reading fiction. It is first and foremost a story, one that grabs you with its strong voices and a very definitive sense of place. While the plot-a relationship that begins across class lines- seems familiar, there is enough here in the characters and in the textured descriptions of some lives in contemporary Lagos to make Ms. Onuzo's effort distinctive. I was right there in the Lagos traffic, with the familiar smells, the raised voices and of course, the heat. If anything, I would have liked the book to go on longer and to delve even deeper into the exploration of the main characters and their places in society. All in all, an enjoyable read that was over too quickly.
Maybe I'm biased because I'm from Lagos, but you'll never know if you don't read this book. : )
A promising debut. Looking forward to more from this author.
'The Spider King's Daughter' is a wonderful reminder of why I love reading fiction. It is first and foremost a story, one that grabs you with its strong voices and a very definitive sense of place. While the plot-a relationship that begins across class lines- seems familiar, there is enough here in the characters and in the textured descriptions of some lives in contemporary Lagos to make Ms. Onuzo's effort distinctive. I was right there in the Lagos traffic, with the familiar smells, the raised voices and of course, the heat. If anything, I would have liked the book to go on longer and to delve even deeper into the exploration of the main characters and their places in society. All in all, an enjoyable read that was over too quickly.
Maybe I'm biased because I'm from Lagos, but you'll never know if you don't read this book. : )
A promising debut. Looking forward to more from this author.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This brilliant debut novel brings together issues of class differences with a compelling love story set in the boisterous backdrop of modern day Lagos (Nigeria). It ends with a telling statement about how far love and divided loyalties will go when truly tested.
"The Spider King's Daughter" features Abike Johnson, a shrewd, wealthy and somewhat naive young woman (when you read her different encounters on a Lagos highway, you'll understand why!). When she's not trying to beat her rather large family at a continuous game of wits and influence, she is making sure her status as "Queen Bee" is unchallenged by anyone among her peers. One day, she encounters a young hawker with an interesting past in the boisterous streets of Lagos and both begin an interesting relationship.
This might sound like your typical Romeo and Juliet story- but trust me, it isn't. As the author skilfully weaves a tale around the blossoming love between these two young hearts, she leaves us with a very profound message about the human capacity for change and our expectations about love. Not only was I alternating between laughing out loud, smiling wryly and gasping at the action-packed parts of the book, I felt very much a part of the scenes that Chibundu described. I've never been to Lagos but I could feel the hawker's exasperation as he ran from car to car in the sweltering heat and humidity of the city. I felt I was at Tejuosho market with the hawker and Aunty Precious as they attempted to choose from a large number of "bend-down-select" clothing stores. I was reminded once more of the immense wealth of Nigeria's "1%" as Abike was chauffeured into her sprawling compound everyday.
The book offers a compelling portrait of contemporary Lagos, its unique beauty and deprivation represented in equal measure. How exciting it is to see such work from a new writer with a genuine voice!
"The Spider King's Daughter" features Abike Johnson, a shrewd, wealthy and somewhat naive young woman (when you read her different encounters on a Lagos highway, you'll understand why!). When she's not trying to beat her rather large family at a continuous game of wits and influence, she is making sure her status as "Queen Bee" is unchallenged by anyone among her peers. One day, she encounters a young hawker with an interesting past in the boisterous streets of Lagos and both begin an interesting relationship.
This might sound like your typical Romeo and Juliet story- but trust me, it isn't. As the author skilfully weaves a tale around the blossoming love between these two young hearts, she leaves us with a very profound message about the human capacity for change and our expectations about love. Not only was I alternating between laughing out loud, smiling wryly and gasping at the action-packed parts of the book, I felt very much a part of the scenes that Chibundu described. I've never been to Lagos but I could feel the hawker's exasperation as he ran from car to car in the sweltering heat and humidity of the city. I felt I was at Tejuosho market with the hawker and Aunty Precious as they attempted to choose from a large number of "bend-down-select" clothing stores. I was reminded once more of the immense wealth of Nigeria's "1%" as Abike was chauffeured into her sprawling compound everyday.
The book offers a compelling portrait of contemporary Lagos, its unique beauty and deprivation represented in equal measure. How exciting it is to see such work from a new writer with a genuine voice!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Amazing writing, well woven with many great lessons.
I learned a lot about people from reading this book. Chibundu has painted in an entertaining way, what truly does happen in many families and nations. These things occur although with a twist in detail, which makes the book more admirable for staying original. I hope more people read this book because it is best to stay educated and informed.
Chibundu is creative. I acknowledge all those she thanks for helping her put this book together, for the encouragement, for the imagination and for allowing this young writer maintain a sense of ingenuity throughout the pages of this debut. Well done. Looking forward to reading many more. Waiting patiently as I'm still thinking of what to do next with the lessons learned...
I learned a lot about people from reading this book. Chibundu has painted in an entertaining way, what truly does happen in many families and nations. These things occur although with a twist in detail, which makes the book more admirable for staying original. I hope more people read this book because it is best to stay educated and informed.
Chibundu is creative. I acknowledge all those she thanks for helping her put this book together, for the encouragement, for the imagination and for allowing this young writer maintain a sense of ingenuity throughout the pages of this debut. Well done. Looking forward to reading many more. Waiting patiently as I'm still thinking of what to do next with the lessons learned...
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