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Sunshower
2020 Winner of the coveted Quramo Writers' Prize, Sunshower is a masterful tale of a man’s coming-of-age in the shadow of his mother’s illness and his troubled relationship with his father. The panel of judges, including acclaimed authors, Toni Kan, Molara Wood, and A. Igoni Barrett, described Sunshower as a “finely wrought tale by a gifted storyteller; a fascinating story with big themes, teeming with secrets and engaging with a myriad of human emotions."
"We were impressed with the remarkable build-up of sense of place and character in this story. The chapters are compact and punchy, and peopled with relatable characters that readers will empathize with. There is an admirable sensitivity to those small details that bring characters to life on the page’s emotions.
It’s been a pleasure finding this important new voice in this year’s entries, and we see it as the first salvo from a writer that will go places. The work reminded us of a young Ben Okri, particularly his first novel, Flowers and Shadows."
The plot follows Ismail's journey through unemployment while he deals with a a fraught relationship with his overbearing and equally unemployed father. On the other hand, his mother suffers a strange illness that has her desperate to find healing. At the core of the story is Ismail's journey to self-discovery as he battles issues surrounding depression, hypocrisy and his unsavoury ethics.
"We were impressed with the remarkable build-up of sense of place and character in this story. The chapters are compact and punchy, and peopled with relatable characters that readers will empathize with. There is an admirable sensitivity to those small details that bring characters to life on the page’s emotions.
It’s been a pleasure finding this important new voice in this year’s entries, and we see it as the first salvo from a writer that will go places. The work reminded us of a young Ben Okri, particularly his first novel, Flowers and Shadows."
The plot follows Ismail's journey through unemployment while he deals with a a fraught relationship with his overbearing and equally unemployed father. On the other hand, his mother suffers a strange illness that has her desperate to find healing. At the core of the story is Ismail's journey to self-discovery as he battles issues surrounding depression, hypocrisy and his unsavoury ethics.
235 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2021
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December 11, 2021Reading this book has sincerely left me speechless. I didn't even see the plot twist at the end coming! I absolutely recommend!
February 12, 2023
Sunshower is not just a story, it's a work of art. Well done Alex 🤗
December 12, 2021
One thing that stood out for me is how descriptive the book is. It makes you feel like you’re there with the characters and take you on a journey with them
I thoroughly enjoyed the story; the characterization, the plot twist and the writing were all beautifully put together.
I definitely recommend!
I thoroughly enjoyed the story; the characterization, the plot twist and the writing were all beautifully put together.
I definitely recommend!
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