{"product_id":"the-famished-road-by-ben-okri","title":"The Famished Road by Ben Okri","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 1991 Booker Prize, Ben Okri's \u003cem\u003eThe Famished Road\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark of magical realism and African literature. The novel follows Azaro, a spirit-child who exists between the world of the living and the spirit realm. Through his eyes, readers experience a Nigeria alive with political upheaval, poverty, and mystical wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOkri's prose is lyrical, dreamlike, and deeply symbolic, weaving together myth and reality to explore themes of survival, destiny, and resilience. It's a novel that challenges and enchants, offering both social commentary and spiritual vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eMidnight's Children\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThings Fall Apart\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eOne Hundred Years of Solitude\u003c\/em\u003e. Celebrated for its magical realism, spiritual depth, and visionary scope, with readers praising Azaro's dual existence and Okri's lush imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good - moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44237732806771,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_79e85440-711b-47bd-849e-a2799b9b4414.jpg?v=1768990721","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-famished-road-by-ben-okri","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}