{"title":"Kojo Laing","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the vibrant and imaginative world of Kojo Laing, a pioneering Ghanaian author celebrated for his unique narrative voice and rich, poetic prose. Known for blending realism with fantastical elements, Laing's works offer insightful reflections on post-colonial African society, culture, and identity. As a cherished figure in African literature, his writing style captivates readers with its innovative language and intricate storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our collection, you will find masterpieces like \u003cem\u003eSearch Sweet Country\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that takes you on a mesmerising journey through the bustling streets of Accra, filled with dynamic characters and vivid descriptions. This book, along with his other works in the General Fiction category, showcases Laing's unparalleled ability to weave magic into everyday experiences, inviting readers to explore the universal themes of life, love, and community through the lens of African settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKojo Laing's novels are perfect for those who appreciate literary fiction that challenges norms and expands horizons. Dive into Laing's enchanting narratives and immerse yourself in a world where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur, offering both an escape and a poignant reflection on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"search-sweet-country-by-kojo-laing-9780241370094","title":"Search Sweet Country","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA startling, densely poetic portrait of 1970s Ghana as it emerges from colonial rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSearch Sweet Country\u003c\/em\u003e follows the lives of an eclectic, interconnected group of Ghanaians living in and around the sprawling, chaotic city of Accra in the mid-1970s. Bringing the city to life in dizzying, lyrical prose, Laing weaves a story filled with bizarre and often melancholy characters: an idealistic professor, a lovely young witch, a wide-eyed student, a corrupt politician and his hack sidekick, a business-savvy young woman, a healer, a bishop, and a crazy man intent on founding his own village. Their collective narratives create a portrait of a country where colonialism is dying, but democracy remains elusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSearch Sweet Country\u003c\/em\u003e is a timeless, near-forgotten gem by a virtuosic writer, as necessary now as when the book was first published. Like Joyce's Dublin and Dickens's London, Laing's Accra brims with both lush specificity and universal relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Valco Fund Literary Award for Fiction and the Ghana Book Award.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251283185900,"sku":"9780241370094","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241370094.jpg?v=1741595400"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kojo-laing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}