Myth and reality intertwine in these magical tales from Nigeria
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim Livres
Abubakar Adam Ibrahim est un écrivain et journaliste nigérian dont les œuvres plongent dans des relations complexes et des défis sociétaux. Son écriture est célébrée pour sa qualité lyrique et ses aperçus profonds de la psyché humaine. Ibrahim explore les thèmes de l'identité, de la culture et de la quête de sens dans l'Afrique contemporaine. Sa contribution littéraire réside dans sa représentation distincte de la vie africaine, soulignant sa richesse et ses complexités.
Season of Crimson Blossoms
- 290pages
- 11 heures de lecture
An affair between 55-year-old widow Binta Zubairu and 25-year-old weed dealer Reza was bound to provoke condemnation in conservative Northern Nigeria. Brought together in unusual circumstances, Binta and Reza faced a need they could only satisfy in each other. Binta - previously reconciled with God - now yearns for intimacy after the sexual repression of her marriage, the pain of losing her first son and the privations of widowhood. Meanwhile, Reza's heart lies empty and waiting to be filled due to the absence of a mother. The situation comes to a head when Binta's wealthy son confronts Reza, with disastrous consequences. This story of love and longing - set against undercurrents of political violence - unfurls gently, revealing layers of emotion that defy age, class and religion.