Sankofa (novel)

For other uses, see Sankofa (disambiguation).

Sankofa is a 2021 social novel by Nigerian novelist Chibundu Onuzo[1][2][3] Sankofa is Onuzo's third novel. It was published in the UK by Virago in June 2021,[4] and was reviewed by The Guardian as "[a]n accomplished novel that explores difference and belonging with a cool intensity".[5] then published by Catapult in the US and Narrative Landscape in Nigeria.[6][7]

An audiobook, read by British-Jamaican actress Sara Powell, was released in October 2021.[8] As of 11/13/2023, the book has an average 3.86 on Goodreads.

References

  1. ^ Broyard, Bliss (October 5, 2021). "My Dad, the Dictator". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "SANKOFA | CHIBUNDU ONUZO". Kirkus Reviews.
  3. ^ Patrick, Bethanne (October 12, 2021). "Review: A dictator's daughter comes home in Chibundu Onuzo's 'Sankofa'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  4. ^ Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo. Virago Books. June 3, 2021. ISBN 9780349013121. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  5. ^ Donkor, Michael (June 19, 2021). "Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo review – a journey into heritage". The Guardian. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  6. ^ Mark Chandler (July 13, 2020). "Virago gets third novel from award-winner Onuzo | The Bookseller". The Bookseller. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  7. ^ Angeline Peterson (July 7, 2020). "Get all the Scoop on Chibundu Onuzo's Highly Anticipated Third Novel". Brittle Paper. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  8. ^ Sankofa.


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