What it means when a man falls from the sky

'What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky' is the debut novel by Nigerian author Lesley Nneka Arimah. The book has won a string of awards, including the Kirkus Review Prize. A woman turns to risky magic to grant her wish for a child. A widow is enraged by the hateful reception her daughters receive at her sister's house. The god of the ants swears revenge on the goddess of the rivers, because 'someone should have known that you shouldn't take little things from little men'. Realism, magic and fable: Lesley Nneka Arimah's stories are witty and wry, cruel and heartbreaking. Arimah's work pushes the boundaries of different genres to create a completely unique voice with a sound all her own. What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky is an exciting start to the career of a great writer and is among the most wonderful, powerful works of literature today. 'Lesley Nneka Arimah writes so vividly about the darkest corners of the human heart that each story is a joy to read.' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan 'Arimah's voice is vibrant and fresh, her themes as timely as they are timeless. A rare good book that I put in the hands of my friends and told them, "You have to read this."' The Washington Post 'Strangely and wonderfully beautiful.' New York Times 'An extraordinary debut.' NPR 'At the heart of each of these perfect stories, Arimah has placed a new kind of longing—for love, for peace, for home.' Roxane Gay