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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.