The Half-God of Rainfall
Written by Inua Ellams
Narrated by Inua Ellams
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
From the award-winning poet and playwright behind Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half-God of Rainfall is an epic story and a lyrical exploration of pride, power and female revenge.
There is something about Demi. When this boy is angry, rain clouds gather. When he cries, rivers burst their banks and the first time he takes a shot on a basketball court, the deities of the land take note.
His mother, Modupe, looks on with a mixture of pride and worry. From close encounters, she knows Gods often act like men: the same fragile egos, the same unpredictable fury and the same sense of entitlement to the bodies of mortals.
She will sacrifice everything to protect her son, but she knows the Gods will one day tire of sports fans, their fickle allegiances and misdirected prayers. When that moment comes, it won’t matter how special he is. Only the women in Demi’s life, the mothers, daughters and Goddesses, will stand between him and a lightning bolt.
Inua Ellams
Born in Nigeria in 1984, Inua Ellams is an internationally touring poet, playwright, performer, graphic artist & designer. He is an ambassador for the Ministry of Stories and has published four books of poetry: Candy Coated Unicorns and Converse All Stars, Thirteen Fairy Negro Tales, The Wire-Headed Heathen and #Afterhours. His play, Barber Shop Chronicles, sold out at England’s National Theatre. He is currently touring An Evening With An Immigrant.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This was a surprisingly really enjoyable experience. I say “surprisingly” because poetry still intimidates me and I usually just expect it to go mostly over my head. The audiobook was performed so well by the author. I was worried that I’d get lost in the poetry (especially listening instead of reading where I could go over things multiple times), but I think it was best experienced on audio where I could get swept up in the story and just have a reaction, without being intimidated into over-analysing every line.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Short and sweet! Absolutely enjoyed it. The audiobook is read by the author, which greatly enhances the story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5My first audiobook and every minute was worth it. Always a sucker for Mythology. Especially Yoruba's.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Friggin brilliant!! People shouldn't sleep on this. An epic poem telling the tale of a demi god. Vengeance served in full. I loved it