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A group of misfits find themselves thrown together by circumstance in the dangerous, complex place that is Lagos. The best character in this novel is Lagos and the character we get to know best is the complex Minister of Education. The weaving of loyalties and circumstances is a thing of beauty.

A perfect chaos with magic, aliens and a lots of creatures from the sea ?
It's a different setting and spin on the first contact story, focusing less on the aliens but more on the variety of people's reactions.
Kudos for actually using the "take me to your leader" phrase without being ridiculous.

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Jagua traveled to Lagos in her youth to make it in the big city. When we meet her in her 40s things haven‘t gone as planned, she‘s meeting men at Tropicana in exchange for many and at the same time she has a relationship with a 20 yr younger man. And then things take a turn.

And that cover, it‘s eye catching

Good story of various Nigerians and a guy from Ghana involved with extraterrestrials who come to bring good changes to Lagos but a lot of chaos happens first. This is my second from the author.

Starting this one which is at my Library.

Another from the Black Stars collection that isn‘t listed in the database yet. This one features a djinn who is released from the book she‘s been captured in when it is burned in a library by Al-Queda. I‘m about halfway through and it‘s very good so far.

Our last morning at Lakehouse BnB at Canyon Lake, enjoying the view and a cup of tea before the rest of the house stirs.

As diverse, chaotic, and disorientating as Lagos itself, Lagoon never quite coalesces into one story. Instead it weaves together vignettes as an alien walks out of the water bringing change in her wake. Some welcome her, some fear her, and others seek to take advantage. There‘s a dazzling array of characters, human and not, making it more like a collection of folktales rather than a sci-fi. A unique and imaginative take on the first contact theme.

Reading buddies pic 🖤Interesting book. It did not end the way I thought it would. The complications of siblings, self esteem, and the realization of human behavior come through in this book. Aspects of this book reminds me of the complicated relationships I have with siblings and pretty privilege is a real thing. Solid 8/10. I finally finished but it can be a weekend read. #poc #woc #serialkiller #ladykiller #Lagos

Whilst exploring the seedy underbelly of Lagos with titular character Jagwa, we constantly find ourselves asking what is one willing to sacrifice for fame and fortune. Ekwensi does not hold back, the blatant sexualisation of Nigerian women is tragically at the forefront of all conflict. A challenging read in many regards, Jagua Nana highlights when you live life fast, how can you slow down to learn who you really are?

I largely enjoyed this mix of sci-fi and drama. It utilizes aliens and a “first contact” story to draw attention to various social issues. The pacing sometimes bothered me, as it would shift violently at times, and the prose didn‘t always hit home. But the story is strong and unique.