The Spider King's Daughter
2012 novel by Chibundu Onuzo
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The Spider King's Daughter is a 2012 novel written by Nigerian writer Chibundu Onuzo.[1] It was first published on 1 March 2012, by Faber and Faber.[2][3][4][5]
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 |
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.[6][7]
Reception
The Spider King's Daughter won the 2013 Betty Trask Award.[8] and in 2012 was shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize[9] and the Commonwealth Book Prize.[10] In addition the novel was longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize[11] and for the Etisalat Prize for Literature in 2013.[12]
