Uzodinma Iweala
Uzodinma Iweala reads from his critically acclaimed debut novel Beasts of No Nation, which tells the story of Agu, a child soldier fighting in a civil war in an unnamed west African country. In this section we are introduced to Agu, his friend Strika, Luftenant, and Commandante, as Agu kills for the first time.
Luftenant is saying don’t think. Just let it happen. He is saying that the second you are stopping to think about it, your head is turning to the inside of rotten fruit. Commandante is saying it is like falling in love. You cannot be thinking about it. You are just having to do it, he is saying, and I am believing him. What else can I be doing?
From KWLS 2008: New Voices.
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This recording is available for noncommercial and educational use only. All rights belong to the author.© 2008 Uzodinma Iweala. Used with permission from Uzodinma Iweala.
This book is a nice one, it really shows the qualities and productivity we are as Africans. Keep it up.
I have just read a synopsis of your book and in all reviews it has been named notable. I am looking forward to reading it.
–Thanks for a contribution to great literature
I just read this book for an extra assignment given to me in class and really felt the deep emotions conveyed in Agu. I really enjoyed this reading as well – it helped me connect to the text.
Been away from literature in a long while.Your book has plunged back my interest……..
…It just took me back to what i have always loved.
It’s nice literary work from Uzodimma. Keep it up!
I have just read the brief of this book and i must confess that its really catchy and intriguing,i really enjoyed it and found no trouble connecting with the story line,bravo for a great work such as this,you have proven to be a true son of Nigeria.
Great Work…. Gr8 work from an American based Nigerian….
Even though incredibly sad, it is great to listen.
Will try to get the book and read it in full.
I have read the synopsis,reviews and everything I could lay my hands on and I have enjoyed them immensely, but it has been very difficult to get a copy of the novel,here,in Lagos,Nigeria and it is a pity.
Great work… froman american great based Nigeria