{"product_id":"starbook-ben-okri","title":"Starbook – Ben Okri","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lyrical, allegorical tale blending myth, magic, and history, \u003cem\u003eStarbook\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a prince and a maiden whose love is tested by destiny, art, and the forces of a changing world. \u003cstrong\u003eBen Okri\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves a dreamlike narrative that explores creativity, suffering, and the resilience of the human spirit — a novel that reads like a fable and lingers like a dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoodreads readers describe it as \u003cem\u003e\"a poetic, mesmerizing novel that reads like a fable.\"\u003c\/em\u003e The imagery and themes are unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Famished Road\u003c\/em\u003e by Ben Okri, \u003cem\u003eThings Fall Apart\u003c\/em\u003e by Chinua Achebe, or \u003cem\u003eSong of Solomon\u003c\/em\u003e by Toni Morrison. Popular with readers who love mythic storytelling and magical realism rooted in African experience. As one of Okri's most shared quotes puts it: \u003cem\u003e\"Stories are stars that light our darkness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (2007) in Very Good condition — minor shelf wear, pages clean and intact, binding tight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45033899393139,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_688ff26c-3209-4b49-9ccd-883011c15dbf.jpg?v=1779798139","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/starbook-ben-okri","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}