A review by mmcloe
Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth by Wole Soyinka

challenging funny informative mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

My knowledge of contemporary Nigerian politics is incredibly limited, so much of the specific satirical aspects went way over my head. Nevertheless, this was a knotty and lyrical exploration of the ways in which neoliberalism works with religious and medical institutions to control people's physical bodies.