What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky - Lesley Nneka Arimah - ★★★★
AUTHOR: Lesley Nneka Arimah GENRE: Short Story Collection PUBLICATION DATE: April 4, 2017 RATING: 3.95 stars. In a Nutshell: A short story collection based primarily in Nigeria. Excellent plots, diverse genres, intriguing characters, fabulous writing. Thought-provoking and captivating as a whole. Can't believe this is a debut work! Much recommended. This collection comprises twelve stories, almost all of which are set in Nigeria. The author, born in the UK, has Nigerian roots and has spent a part of her childhood there, among other places. Reading the book though, you won't be able to tell that it is written by an expat. ( Of course, I have no first-hand experience of Nigeria, so this is based on whatever I have read of the country through other books by OwnVoices authors. ) There is a gritty undercurrent to the stories that depict the country without being excessively positive or negative. This book came into my life thanks to its title. I didn't know what to expect from s...