Born on a Tuesday explained

Born on a Tuesday
Author:Elnathan John
Country:Nigeria
Language:English
Genre:Literary Fiction
Publisher:Grove Press[1] (first edition)
Pub Date:3 May 2016
Media Type:Print (paperback)
Pages:256 pp (first edition)
Isbn:978-0-8021-2482-1
Isbn Note:(first edition)
Oclc:1082440089
Followed By:Be(com)ing Nigerian

Born on a Tuesday is a 2016 novel by Nigeria writer Elnathan John. It is his debut novel.[2] [3] It was published in 2016 by Black Cat an imprint of Grove Press.[4] [5] [6]

Plot summary

Dantala is the protagonist of Born on a Tuesday, a story about life, love, friendship, and loss. a young boy from a Sheikh household who attempts to navigate religious and political divides in North West Nigeria.

Dantala resided among a street gang that planned to disrupt an election, which backfired and forced Dantala to flee for his life.[7] [8] [9]

Reception

On 2016, it was shortlisted for the Nigeria Prize for Literature.[10] Also, on 2017, it was Longlisted for the Etisalat Prize for African Literature.[11] It was also shortlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize,[12] He also won Betty Trask Award for Born on a Tuesday.[13] It made to the Top 10 Nigerian Books of 2019 by Channels Television.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BORN ON A TUESDAY | Kirkus Reviews. 15 August 2021. 15 February 2016. Kirkus Reviews.
  2. Web site: BORN ON A TUESDAY: NIGERIA'S INVISIBLE VOICES. Claudia Cuadra. Goethe-Institut Nigeria. 2016. 15 August 2021.
  3. Web site: Born on a Tuesday by Elnathan John review – a compelling debut set in northern Nigeria. Chika Unigwe. 28 April 2016. The Guardian.
  4. Web site: LITERATURE AND FUNDAMENTALISM: BORN ON A TUESDAY AS INSIGHT IN THE NATURE OF RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA. Ile Onyebuchi James. 2016. ResearchGate. 15 August 2021. PDF.
  5. Web site: TBBNQ Reads: Born On A Tuesday by Elnathan John. Hisseina. 3 July 2017. The Book Banque. 15 August 2021.
  6. Web site: Growing Up in Radicalized Nigeria: A New Novel Shows the Gritty Reality. Fiammetta Rocco. 1 July 2016. The New York Times. 15 August 2021.
  7. Web site: Born on a Tuesday' by Elnathan John. Alessandra Bassey. 11 July 2019. Literandra. 15 August 2021.
  8. Web site: Fiction Book Review: Born on a Tuesday by Elnathan John. 3 July 2016. 15 August 2021. Publishers Weekly.
  9. Web site: Elnathan John's debut novel out November 12. Times, Premium. 15 August 2021. Premium Times.
  10. Web site: 11 authors shortlisted for The Nigerian Prize For Literature 2016. Florence Utor. 17 July 2016. The Guardian Newspaper. en-US. 15 August 2021.
  11. Web site: Nine Authors Make Etisalat Prize for Literature 2016 Longlist. Admin. 1 May 2017. THISDAYLIVE. 15 August 2021.
  12. Web site: Crowdfunded small-press prize announces inaugural shortlist. Danuta Kean. 1 November 2017. The Guardian UK. 15 August 2021.
  13. Web site: Previous winners of the Betty Trask Prize and Awards. 21 July 2018. Society of Authors. 15 August 2021.
  14. Web site: 'Afonja','Be(com)ing Nigerian' – The Top Nigerian Books Of 2019. Arts Editor. 31 December 2019. Channels Television. 15 August 2021.

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