Just Before Dawn

by Koke Omotoso, Koke Omotoso

Kole Omotoso, one of Nigeria's major writers, is always provocative. His writing is informed by a passionate concern for society and politics in Nigeria. This major work is a blend of fact and fiction dramatizing the first one hundred years of Nigeria. Most of the characters and incidents inthe book are real; the narrative is conceived and written as a novel. The story covers riots, uprisings, private hopes and griefsand coup d'etats -a history marred by violence, with an outcome satisfactory to none. The book was received as a major contribution to African writing, in its innovative style, and was awarded Special Commendation in the Noma Award for Publishing in Africa in 1989 , which described it as providing a more profound understanding than is available in conventional history books and novels.

Genres: Nigeria

360 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Keith Richards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interestibg idea - modern Nigerian historical novel in "faction" mode does makes for an interesting read though it may still be too recent and controversial a topic for that style. Lots of Insights for people trying to understand flow of modern Nigerian history but requires some knowledge already. I really enjoyed it - brought it out to life - would be good in schools

[Wale · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read for all Nigerians of my generation!! A truly bold feat by kole.