BOOK REVIEW: CHASING FACADES BY ELIZABETH OLUSHOLA ADEOLU
The saying "never say never" resonated strongly with me while reading this book. I must admit. I definitely was a bit hesitant in reading this book majorly because I was skeptical about the content of a Nigerian crime book. Seeing that I have barely read a book in this genre written by a Nigerian or an African. Blame it on my earliest not-so-pleasant experiences of Nigerian crime movies courtesy of African magic. One time, the "detectives" stormed in shouting "FBI, freeze!" . Really? Elizabeth Olushola Adeola in her debut novel chasing facades uses suspense, intrigue and romance to address crime, rage and hunger for justice in a rather simplistic tone. Published in Nigeria in 2014 by Kachifo Limited under its Farafina breeze imprint. Chasing facades is a good read. Set in Nigeria, the 319-pages book centers around a young rising detective Tayo Dabi at the only detective agency in the country. The book takes us through the journey as det...