The Palm-Wine Drinkard & My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
The Palm-Wine Drinkard & My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993307
Novel • Fiction
Nigeria • Fantasy World
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Palm-Wine Drinkard follows a man's journey through a fantastical realm to find a tapster who brews palm wine. My Life in the Bush of Ghosts depicts a boy's survival in a supernatural world after being separated from his family, exploring themes of resilience and identity amidst encounters with spirits and strange beings.
Fantastical
Mysterious
Adventurous
Unnerving
Playful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Amos Tutuola's The Palm-Wine Drinkard and My Life in the Bush of Ghosts are critically acclaimed for their imaginative storytelling and rich infusion of Yoruba folklore. Readers praise their originality and vibrant narrative style but often critique the erratic pacing and unpolished prose. Nonetheless, these novels offer a captivating dive into a unique cultural tapestry.
Who Should Read The Palm-Wine Drinkard & My Life in the Bush of Ghosts?
A reader who enjoys The Palm-Wine Drinkard & My Life in the Bush of Ghosts by Amos Tutuola likely appreciates folkloric narratives, African mythology, and surreal storytelling. Fans of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude or Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart might find these works appealing.
1,453 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
307
Novel • Fiction
Nigeria • Fantasy World
1993
Adult
18+ years
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