Speak No Evil

Niru is a top student and track star at his prestigious private high school, but he is queer and has a painful secret. When his father accidentally finds out, the fallout is brutal and swift. Speak No Evil is a novel about the power of words and self-identification, about who gets to speak and who has the power to speak for other people.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2019
Publisher: John Murray Press

Elegant and elegiac, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel "Speak No Evil" delves into the depths of human emotions and the complexities of identity. Set in Washington, DC, the story follows Niru, a top student and track star at a prestigious private high school, who harbors a painful secret: he is queer, an abominable sin to his conservative Nigerian parents. Niru's best friend, Meredith, is the only person who knows about his sexuality, and their bond is a source of solace and support. However, when Niru's father accidentally discovers his secret, the fallout is brutal and swift. Coping with her own troubles, Meredith finds herself emotionally drained, unable to offer Niru the support he needs. As the two friends struggle to reconcile their desires against the expectations and institutions that seek to define them, they find themselves speeding towards a future more violent and senseless than they could ever imagine. "Speak No Evil" is a powerful exploration of the power of words and self-identification, questioning who gets to speak and who has the power to speak for others. Adichie's writing is exquisite, her characters nuanced and complex, and her exploration of identity and societal norms thought-provoking and relevant. This novel is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the human experience and the complexities of identity.

Weight: 162g
Dimension: 196 x 130 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719523908