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the new york public library’s ten best books of the year
“a stunning debut novel.” —michiko kakutani, the new york times
this celebrated, unforgettable first novel (“a bright, big-hearted demonstration of female spirit.” –the guardian), shortlisted for the prestigious women’s prize for fiction and set in nigeria, gives voice to both husband and wife as they tell the story of their marriage–and the forces that threaten to tear it apart.
Yejide and akin have been married since they met and fell in love at university. Though many expected akin to take several wives, he and yejide have always agreed: polygamy is not for