
Two Gone ... Still Counting, is
Oyindamola Affinnih's debut novel and while superstition, and its hold on an individual, forms the backdrop to this tale, it is really about the plight of a young girl in a contemporary Nigerian society. Amani moved from a relatively affluent background in England, to a place where she was forced to grow up much too quickly. Her story also introduced certain aspects still prevalent in Nigeria - family fighting over property (particularly after the loss of an affluent family member) and the torturing of children accused of witchcraft.This was an interesting debut, exploring a range of issues that could be overlooked in a more modern setting. By the end of the novel, it did make me wonder if things that happened to Amani (especially later on in her life) were due to superstition, or just merely a coincidence.
3.5 out of 5.