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The Fishermen
Hurston/Wright Legacy · 2016 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (Debut Fiction) | 2016 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Four young brothers in a small Nigerian city defy their father by fishing at a forbidden river, where a madman's prophecy about fratricide sets tragedy into motion. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Finalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction.
About the Author
Chigozie ObiomaNigerian
Chigozie Obioma is a Nigerian novelist born in Akure, Ondo State, in 1986. His debut novel The Fishermen (2015) was shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2015 and the International Dublin Literary Award. An Orchestra of Minorities (2019) was shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2019. Read more →
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