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Ndipe (m)
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The guy's short stories have been featured on the New Yorker Magazine, twice, and he's just published a novel. I saw it on Amazon.com. I read on another blog that 12 publishers were bidding for his novel and he got a fat deal for his book. http://www.amazon.com/Say-Youre-Them-Uwem-Akpan/dp/0316113786Best wishes for him. PS: Not a relative of mine |
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SMC (f)
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The book is not a novel. It is a collection of his short stories.
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Ndipe (m)
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Thanks for the clarification. Read it's getting buzz in the literary field. Good for him!
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SMC (f)
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It has not been released yet, though people can pre-order it. I have read two of the stories (the ones which appeared in the New Yorker). I look forward to reading the whole collection.
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Que sera
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Coincidentally, i know a lady who bears the same name and also writes.
I actually thought she was the one until i saw the novels.
Whoever this guy is,
tell him we are so proud of him.
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Ndipe (m)
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Who has read his new debut?
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SMC (f)
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Who has read his new debut?
The book is not out until next month. |
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Ndipe (m)
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I guess the novel could be a highly anticipated debut. Best wishes to him.
Thanks for the information. The current Essence Magazine hails Uwem Akpan's short stories as summer's most highly anticipated debut.
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angelz
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The guy is very good. have read one of his short story titled "Ex-max Feast". it was set in kenya and he was able to use some kenya words to butress his message in the work. kudos to him. he is another pointer to the fact that Nigerians are gifted.
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Ndipe (m)
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His collection of short stories is People Magazine "Pick of the week". Another short story of his is featured in this week's "New Yorker" magazine. Though I am not a fan of short stories, but I go read this one.
Another gist: It is also the Entertainment Weekly pick
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SMC (f)
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When I read the story called "Communion" on Faith and Doubt, I could not come to the conclusion that it was fiction. In fact I do not think it is. It seems the New Yorker did turn where they asked half a dozen writers to write things/articles/stories on "Faith and Doubt".
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Ndipe (m)
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SMC, are you are book critic? If so, that may also be your calling. I think I may have asked you that before, but you were extremely right on Uwem Akpan. His stories are generating buzz in the literary field. Though I am not a fan of short stories, but I am interested in reading his debut.
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