Becoming Abigail
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| Author | Chris Abani |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Akashic Books |
Publication date | January 3, 2006 |
| Pages | 120 |
| ISBN | 978-1-936070-20-6 |
| Preceded by | The Secret History of Las Vegas |
Becoming Abigail is a 2006 novella by Nigerian writer Chris Abani.[1][2]
Plot[edit]
Becoming Abigail shares the story of Abigail, a young Nigerian girl whose mother died at childbirth. Her father commits suicide after raising her up. She travels to London with Peter where she finds out that she is alone and that she does not exist.[3][4]
Reception and recognition[edit]
This novella has also been considered a powerful representation of new forms of slavery in contemporary Britain.
- A New York Times Editor's Choice.[5]
- A Chicago Reader Critic's Choice.[6]
- A selection of the Essence Magazine Book Club.[7]
- A selection of the Black Expressions Book Club on National Public Radio.[8]
- A New York Public Library Books For Teens Selection.[9]
- Finalist, PEN/Beyond Margins Award.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Fiction Book Review: Becoming Abigail by Chris Abani". Publishers Weekly. August 1, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Becoming Abigail by Chris Abani". Complete Review. 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "'Becoming Abigail': Chris Abani's Next Novel". National Public Radio. May 19, 2006. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Karen Karbo (April 5, 2006). "Becoming Abigail". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Chris Abani". www.fantasticfiction.com. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Athitakis, Mark (30 March 2006). "Chris Abani". Chicago Reader. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Chris Abani". Brown Girl Reading. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Abani, Chris (March 2006). Becoming Abigail. ISBN 978-1-888451-94-8. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "Editorial Empatia". www.editorialempatia.com. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Writers at Newark Reading Series: Adrian Matejka and Chris Abani | Rutgers University - Newark". www.newark.rutgers.edu. Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
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