Wole Soyinka’s long-awaited third novel isn’t his best work

Cover composite: Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth, by Wole Soyinka

The great writer and playwright hasn’t published a novel since 1973 — but fans who’ve been waiting may be disappointed by this dense, florid tale of murder and corruption in an imaginary Nigeria.

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The great writer and playwright hasn’t published a novel since 1973 — but fans who’ve been waiting may be disappointed by this dense, florid tale of murder and corruption in an imaginary Nigeria.