53 pages 1 hour read

Tola Rotimi Abraham

Black Sunday

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham follows the lives of siblings Bibike, Ariyike, Andrew, and Peter in Lagos, Nigeria, as they navigate the challenges posed by their parents' sudden absence and struggle to survive and succeed over the years from 1996 to 2015. The novel explores their individual paths and the complex dynamics within their family in the urban landscape of Lagos. The book contains instances of sexual violence.

Reviews & Readership

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Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham is lauded for its evocative prose and compelling, multilayered narrative. The complex, well-developed characters resonate deeply with readers, offering a poignant exploration of familial and societal struggles in Nigeria. However, some find the plot's pacing uneven and desire more resolution in the ending.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Black Sunday?

Readers who appreciate family sagas with a backdrop of socio-political change would enjoy Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham. This book resonates with those who loved the multigenerational narrative in Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi or the profound emotional depth in Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Coming of Age / Bildungsroman

African Literature

African American Literature

Topics

Relationships

Parenting

History: World

Themes

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Relationships: Siblings

Relationships: Family