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A Small Silence is a 2019 novel by Nigerian poet and writer Jumoke Verissimo. [1] [2] [3]
A Small Silence is a 2019 novel by Nigerian poet and writer Jumoke Verissimo. [1] [2] [3]
A Small Silence is a debut novel that explores the impact of trauma and the healing power of human connection. The protagonist, Prof, is a retired academic and activist who has been imprisoned for ten years for his rebellion against society. When he is released from prison, he withdraws from the world and lives a solitary life in his apartment, refusing to engage with anyone.
Desire, an orphan and final year student, is a young woman who idolizes Prof and has followed his story since a chance encounter in her hometown of Maroko when she was a child. She seeks out Prof and they form a tentative bond, with Desire visiting him every night at 9pm. However, the darkness of Prof's room becomes a source of torment for Desire, and threatens to drive her away.
The novel is an intimate and evocative exploration of trauma, solitude, and human connection. It challenges readers to consider the impact of trauma on individuals, and the ways in which healing can be facilitated through human connection. A Small Silence is a poignant and powerful debut that explores complex themes with sensitivity and grace.
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