The Famished Road by Ben Okri 9781529114911

The Famished Road

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The Famished Road by Ben Okri is a Booker Prize-winning literary masterpiece that invites readers on a mesmerizing journey between...
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The Famished Road by Ben Okri is a Booker Prize-winning literary masterpiece that invites readers on a mesmerizing journey between the corporeal and the spiritual realms. This enchanting novel introduces Azaro, a spirit child steeped in Nigerian folklore, who navigates the intricate balance of life and afterlife with vibrant optimism.

In a world wrought with challenges, Azaro's adventures showcase the beauty of human resilience and joy. Readers are swept up in an evocative narrative that masterfully intertwines reality with fantasy, creating an unforgettable reading experience. Each page is rich with imagery, making the mundane feel magical and the extraordinary relatable.

  • Award-Winning Narrative: Winner of the Booker Prize, The Famished Road is renowned for its imaginative depth and emotional impact.
  • Uniquely Enchanting: Azaro's whimsical journey highlights the complexities of love, joy, and survival in the human experience.
  • Critical Acclaim: Celebrated figures like Michael Palin commend the book for evoking childlike wonder, while Time Out praises its ability to create devoted readers.
  • Immersive Language: Ben Okri’s lyrical prose captivates from beginning to end, offering a reading experience that is anything but ordinary.

The Famished Road transcends mere storytelling; it is an exploration of existence that encourages introspection and imagination. Dive into Azaro's enchanting world, and discover why this remarkable tale resonates with readers globally, inviting them to reflect on life's complexities through the eyes of a spirit child.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781529114911
Author: Ben Okri
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Vintage
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Dimensions: 283 x 217 x 48 mm
Publication Date: 07 October, 2021
Pagination: 592 pages
Weight: 476g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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