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This is a superbly written short story about a teenage girl in Lagos who witnesses a "necklacing." The descriptions are deceptively simple, but give the reader a clear picture of who the character is and what her life is like. The incident is also well described including the way mob violence can quickly break out. While so many writers waste so many words to say nothing, the author here offers one liners that tell us everything.

There is some use of local pigeon English in the dialogue. The author offers unobtrusive footnotes, but I think most readers will be able to figure them out without looking at the notes. Also in there's a short afterward where the author explains the practice of necklacing.

Readers are not often invited to share the point of view of characters like Oshoke, poor, uneducated, and unattractive. I am grateful to Somi Ekhasomhi for introducing her to me.

While the story is rich in detail about a specific place and people, there is much that is universal -- the way a person like Oshoke is likely to be ignored and discounted, the way all of us are tested when confronted with evil -- Should we act? How can we act?, the way a crowd can suddenly turn. The truth is this kind of "jungle justice" not only occurs in the slums of Lagos, but in one form or another in many places, and all of us are likely at some point in our lives to be in a position where we can and should speak out.

Note: I bought the story when it was entitled: Necklacing. It has since been changed to Jungle Justice. I dislike the new title. Americans have many misconceptions about Africa as it is. This does not take place in a jungle (except in a metaphorical sense: law of the jungle, etc.) There's something a bit sensationalistic about the current title.


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Jungle Justice edition by Somi Ekhasomhi Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

I love this book. So sad how the young man had to die, but in the end jungle justice did prevail. 5 stars.
This was a marvellous short story, incredibly written, with an excellent plot line. The writer brought the situation to life with a compelling and fascinating voice that had me wanting more and more.

I couldn't help my heartbreak at the senseless tragedy that takes place in this story, ans as the writer intended, I am ambivalent about the 'justive' that comes at the end.

This is a story that makes you think. The writer successfully blended life, poverty, superstition and hopelessness. I will definitely be reading more of Somi's work.
this book is a nice read. i did not even expected it to be this page turner. i had a nice time reading this one.
The images will stick for a long time. Srong stuff, describing a very tough world. Helps you to understand the culture in Nigeria.
Even though this book is fiction these event's happen in real life, and those criminals get away with it.Jungle justice is completely wrong, innocent people die for no reason, because of someones stupidity. An eye for eye, what goes around come around , justice will be served.
From the first sentence to the last word, I felt like I was there in Lagos. I think that is a quality of a gifted writer like Somi. The ability to transport the reader to another world, even for a little while, is the reason we read. I felt the anguish the main character felt as she watches helplessly, the horrible events taking place a few feet away. This is one of those books you will not be able to put down. My only complaint is that the book eventually ends, and I wanted to keep going. I want to keep traveling with the girl in the story. I want to see where her life takes her. I already know she is a courageous person. I have this feeling she is destined for greatness. The book left me thinking and caring about her even though she is just a character in a story. This ability to make the reader care about the book's characters is the sign of a great writer. I hope the author will somehow find more time to devote to writing so we can all have more of her books to read.
Yet again Somi has drawn us into a very different world. You feel that you are right there, watching the whole thing unfold and you can't take your eyes off what is happening.

I'm not going to rehash the story as it was already done in excellent detail in another review. I am going to tell you that this young lady is one to watch in the writing world. I feel she gives me something new every time I read one of her books or short stories and look forward to anything I find with her name on it.

As an avid reader it takes a lot to get me excited about an author....this young ladies writing has done that. Bravo!!! More!!!!
This is a superbly written short story about a teenage girl in Lagos who witnesses a "necklacing." The descriptions are deceptively simple, but give the reader a clear picture of who the character is and what her life is like. The incident is also well described including the way mob violence can quickly break out. While so many writers waste so many words to say nothing, the author here offers one liners that tell us everything.

There is some use of local pigeon English in the dialogue. The author offers unobtrusive footnotes, but I think most readers will be able to figure them out without looking at the notes. Also in there's a short afterward where the author explains the practice of necklacing.

Readers are not often invited to share the point of view of characters like Oshoke, poor, uneducated, and unattractive. I am grateful to Somi Ekhasomhi for introducing her to me.

While the story is rich in detail about a specific place and people, there is much that is universal -- the way a person like Oshoke is likely to be ignored and discounted, the way all of us are tested when confronted with evil -- Should we act? How can we act?, the way a crowd can suddenly turn. The truth is this kind of "jungle justice" not only occurs in the slums of Lagos, but in one form or another in many places, and all of us are likely at some point in our lives to be in a position where we can and should speak out.

Note I bought the story when it was entitled Necklacing. It has since been changed to Jungle Justice. I dislike the new title. Americans have many misconceptions about Africa as it is. This does not take place in a jungle (except in a metaphorical sense law of the jungle, etc.) There's something a bit sensationalistic about the current title.