![]() At this point, the novel introduces a number of thought-provoking themes. Some to start a new life, others to run away from war or abuse. Each character end up in a situation that becomes the cause of their travel to Lagos. ![]() Welcome to Lagos follows the lives of Oma, Chike, Yemi, Isoken and Fineboy. That was seen from the first page, and I borrowed this book from the local library. If you know me and look at other reviews on this blog, you’d know that I kind of like adventure-themed / sub-urban set stories. And I thought this might just be another fiction piece I would like. At the library, the first page drew me in. This review is coming after I read the book for the second time. I found this novel in a local library in South London, and that was when I first read it. ![]() Novel was written by Chibundu Onuzo Why I picked it up Chibundu Onuzo is of Nigerian heritage, and most of the book is set in the very populated city of Lagos. Welcome to Lagos is the second novel of the author. ![]()
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