The Road to the Country

Set against the backdrop of Nigeria's civil war in the late 1960s, The Road to the Country follows Kunle, a shy university student compelled to embark on a perilous quest to rescue his younger brother after he goes missing amidst the chaos. This sweeping novel explores themes of redemption, brotherhood, and love, while intertwining elements of folklore and reality. As Kunle joins the breakaway Biafran army, he grapples with personal guilt and the prophecies of a local Seer, marking his journey as one of both life and death. Chigozie Obioma's compelling narrative delivers a powerful tale of courage during one of Africa's most devastating conflicts.