Things They Lost: 'Magical, beguiling... Things They Lost carries echoes of Toni Morrison's Beloved' Guardian

Things They Lost is a magical, beguiling novel set in the fictional Kenyan town of Mapeli, telling the story of four generations of women haunted by a mysterious curse. At its heart is Ayosa Ataraxis Brown, twelve years old and the loneliest girl in the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Magical, beguiling... Carries echoes of Toni Morrison's Beloved
Guardian
A Vulture Book We Can't Wait to Read in 2022

They had not lost anyone that year, or the ones they had lost were not worth remembering.

Set in the fictional Kenyan town of Mapeli, Things They Lost tells the story of four generations of women, each haunted by the mysterious curse that hangs over the Brown family. At the heart of the novel is Ayosa Ataraxis Brown, twelve years old and the loneliest girl in the world.

Okwiri Oduor's stunningly original debut novel sings with Kenyan folklore and myth as it traces Ayosa's fragile, toxic relationship with Nabumbo Promise, her mysterious and beguiling mother who comes and goes like tumbleweed: lost, but not quite gone.

The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of family relationships, all set against the backdrop of a magical and enchanting world. It is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those who are intrigued by the rich tapestry of African culture.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861544912