 First edition | |
| Author | Chibundu Onuzo |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary Fiction, Romance |
| Set in | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Publisher | Faber and Faber |
| Publication date | 1 March 2012 |
| Publication place | Nigeria |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 304 pp (first edition) |
| ISBN | 9780571268894 (first edition) |
| OCLC | 814446865 |
The Spider King's Daughter is a 2012 novel written by Nigerian writer Chibundu Onuzo. It was first published on 1 March 2012, by Faber and Faber.
Plot summary
The novel focuses on Abike Johnson and Runner G. Runner G, a college dropout, who hawks ice-creams on the streets of Lagos. Abike Johnson, who could be seen to be a spoiled child meets together. Their friendship grows as Abike learns to adjust to Runner G.
Reception
The Spider King's Daughter won the 2013 Betty Trask Award. and in 2012 was shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Commonwealth Book Prize. In addition the novel was longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize and for the Etisalat Prize for Literature in 2013.
References
- Gyarkye, Lovia (2 August 2018). "Going AWOL in Africa's Largest City". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Awomodu, Gbenga (31 May 2012). "Meet Chibundu Onuzo, 21-year Old Author of "The Spider King's Daughter"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- The Week Staff (4 June 2021). "Chibundu Onuzo: my five best books". The Week UK. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Greensmith, Emma (24 February 2012). "Books: The Spider King's Daughter". Varsity Online. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Davies, Catriona (1 October 2010). "Young writers start new chapter in Nigeria's literary history". CNN. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Murua, James (6 March 2014). "A review of Chibundu Onuzo's The Spider King's Daughter". James Murua. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Edoro, Ainehi (10 September 2012). "Exclusive Brittle Paper Interview | Chibundu Onuzo Speaks About Her New Novel, Nollywood, And Lagos As A City of Romance". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
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- "Meet The African Writers In The Running For The Commonwealth Book Prize". Brittle Paper. 6 May 2013.
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