The Death of Vivek Oji
International Dublin Literary Award · 2022 · ShortlistPEN/Jean Stein Book Award · 2021 · ShortlistStonewall Book Award · 2021 · Honor
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Dublin Literary Award | 2022 | Shortlist |
| PEN/Jean Stein Book Award | 2021 | Shortlist |
| Stonewall Book Award | 2021 | Honor |
About This Book
Akwaeke Emezi's second novel opens with a young Nigerian man's death and works backward to reveal the life he concealed from his family. Winner of the Stonewall Book Award and shortlisted for the PEN/Jean Stein and Dublin Literary awards.
About the Author
Akwaeke EmeziNigerian-American
Akwaeke Emezi is a Nigerian writer and artist. Their debut novel Freshwater (2018) was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and the Lambda Literary Award, and won the Edinburgh First Book Award. They have published several novels including Pet (2019), The Death of Vivek Oji (2020), and You Made a Monster Out of Me (2024). Read more →
