Thursday 3 September 2015

THE MADNESS OF DIDI. By Obi B Egbuna





“What is the secret that surrounds the enigmatic protagonist, Didi, now back in his African village after a sojourn abroad; indeed, what is the secret of his past in Europe? (Didi is actually obsessed with firm ideas of "reparation for Africa"...) The exceedingly intriguing, apparent nigh-sepulchral character/essence of our protagonist in this work provides salutary lessons for us all.

“An awesome read; probably the late Obi Egbuna at his best. African village is portrayed very well...and by the time we realise the terrible things Didi had done whilst overseas we have glimpses into madness from the inside. The psychiatrist's reaction to Didi brings a wry smile tinged with sobriety…”

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