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Graceland

A Novel
Pages
360
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

In the bustling, chaotic streets of Lagos, Nigeria, a young man named Elvis dreams of escaping poverty by becoming an Elvis Presley impersonator. As he navigates the city's harsh realities, from street gangs to his own complicated family life, he struggles to reconcile his American dreams with his Nigerian identity. This powerful novel explores themes of ambition, survival, and the search for self in a world of stark contrasts.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceTrauma

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