Irenosen Okojie
Speak Gigantular
Speak Gigantular
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Speak Gigantular is a debut short story collection by Irenosen Okojie MBE, shortlisted for several awards and praised for its originality, humor, and razor-sharp observations of humankind. The stories explore dark corners of the human experience, including lovelorn aliens, ghosts, and brave young women seeking erotic empowerment. The collection is described as sexy, serious, and often disturbing, with luminous imagery and hidden sharp edges.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
Speak Gigantular is a captivating debut short story collection by acclaimed author Irenosen Okojie MBE, which has been shortlisted for several prestigious awards. The stories in this collection take readers to imaginative worlds where lovelorn aliens abduct innocent coffee shop waitresses, ghosts of errant Londoners haunt the Underground, and brave young women seek erotic empowerment.
Okojie's writing is understated in her humor but razor-sharp in her observations of humankind. The anthology offers an unflinching gaze into the darkest corners of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, identity, and the supernatural.
One of the standout features of Speak Gigantular is its originality. Okojie's writing is fresh and innovative, with a unique blend of genres and styles. The stories are sexy, serious, and often downright disturbing, but they are also filled with originality and unexpected turns.
Another impressive aspect of the collection is its luminous imagery. Okojie's descriptions are vivid and evocative, bringing the characters and settings to life in a way that is both captivating and immersive. The use of language and imagery creates a rich and layered narrative that keeps readers engaged and intrigued.
Speak Gigantular is a work of rare confidence and skill. It showcases Okojie's talent as a storyteller and her ability to create complex and compelling characters. The collection is full of hidden sharp edges, which will leave readers pondering long after they have finished reading.
In conclusion, Speak Gigantular is a stunning debut short story collection that deserves to be widely read and celebrated. Irenosen Okojie's writing is precise and illuminating, and her ability to create worlds that are both strange and familiar is truly remarkable. This collection is a must-read for anyone who loves speculative fiction and is looking for a fresh and exciting perspective on the human experience.
Weight: 200g
Dimension: 196 x 128 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914344152
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