Nine Lives by El-Nukoya
››› Free download audio book. ‹‹‹ Original Title: Nine Lives ISBN: ISBN13: Autor: El-Nukoya Rating: 3.3 of 5 stars (2972) counts Original Format: Paperback, 490 pages Download Format: PDF, FB2, MOBI, MP3. Published: February 16th 2007 / by CG&S Books Language: English Genre(s):
Description: Nine Lives explores the trail of ordinary Nigerian youths and the despair that drives them across the borders... and beyond. It captures the historical culture of the Nigerian people and the new culture as evolved through decades of social hardship, corruption and misrule. Olupitan Ogunrinu- bright and handsome but of humble pedigree- battles to assert himself within the social segregation of an elite university community. As he struggles with the moral contradiction, corruption and frivolity around him, he resolves not to be a victim in the predatory race to success, even when the immediate battle to belong seems lost. A brilliant mind and rugged determination keeps Olupitan s aspirations in focus, until distraction comes in the form of Tolani Badmus, a pretty, intelligent silver spoon who falls in love with him against all the odds. Olupitan was soon to compromise his fiery ambition in a perpetual struggle to sustain his fragile, unnatural romance. The relationship blossoms, or so it seems, until a revelation of deceit leads to heartbreak, near-failure and desperation. As Olupitan wallows in malaise, cultism beckons....the consequences are devastating. Olupitan finds escape in America; but also squalor, loss of dignity and, eventually, illicit wealth.
Wealth came with new ambitions, a quest for vengeance and a new destination, Lagos...Death, however, is an unintended factor in this game, prowling him as he waded through the murky waters of vanity, hatred and self-destruction.
About Author: Other Editions: Books By Author: Books In The Series: Related Books On Our Site:
Rewiews:
May 23, 2015 Jerome Kuseh Rated it: liked it Shelves: african The good: interesting tale.
The bad: don't expect any quotables from this book. Unnecessary flashbacks took a lot from the story and made the ending seem very rushed. A 490 page book should have closed all plot holes....and some. But we are left with too many unanswered questions at the end of the book. Also, a book that seemed to have celebrated pragmatism for the greater good strangely ended with sermons and moralizing. I'm giving this 3 stars because El-Nukoya (interesting name, eh?) didn't do The good: interesting tale. The bad: don't expect any quotables from this book. Unnecessary flashbacks took a lot from the story and made the ending seem very rushed. A 490 page book should have closed all plot holes....and some. But we are left with too many unanswered questions at the end of the book. Also, a book that seemed to have celebrated pragmatism for the greater good strangely ended with sermons and moralizing. I'm giving this 3 stars because El-Nukoya (interesting name, eh?) didn't do too badly for a first time novelist.
