Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth Infusing the myth of Orpheus

Infusing the myth of Orpheus with his signature lyricism and moral profundity

enough to carry you through focusing on a different spark each week of the year

Handa carries seven delicious fruits to her friend Akeyo as a surprise

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Despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind

Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth Infusing the myth of OrpheusA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR The first Black winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature gives us a tour de force, combining elements of a murder mystery, a searing political satire and an Alice in Wonderland like modern allegory of power and deceit (Los Angeles Times). In an imaginary Nigeria, a cunning entrepreneur is selling body parts stolen from Dr. Menkas hospital for use in ritualistic practices. Dr. Menka shares the grisly news with