47 pages 1 hour read

Amos Tutuola

My Life in the Bush of Ghosts

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1954

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Reviews & Readership

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Amos Tutuola's My Life in the Bush of Ghosts is lauded for its imaginative narrative and unique blend of African folklore with magical realism. Critics praise its originality and cultural depth, though some find the prose challenging and uneven. Overall, it offers a compelling, if occasionally disorienting, adventure.

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Who Should Read My Life in the Bush of Ghosts?

Readers who enjoy My Life in the Bush of Ghosts by Amos Tutuola are often drawn to surreal storytelling, African folklore, and magical realism. Similar audiences appreciate One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe for their rich cultural narratives and imaginative plots.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Society: Colonialism
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil