Shortlisted for the PEN/Faulkner Award
Shortlisted for the PEN/Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction
Shortlisted for the Etisalat Prize for Literature
Longlisted for the National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize for Debut Fiction
“The interplay between Job’s rigid and secretive bluster and Ifi’s attempt to build a new American life never loses its poignancy.” — The New York Times
“In agile prose, Iromuanya creates an intricate and fresh portrait of the perennial immigrant’s tale.”— The San Francisco Chronicle
“Iromuanya skillfully explores the cultural challenges Job and Ifi encounter within their Nebraska community, rendering a complex, rich portrait of their lives.” — Publisher’s Weekly
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JULIE IROMUANYA 