Pride and Joy
A Novel
$39.64
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
19 March 2025
Summary
Perfect for fans of dark, laugh-out-loud family dramas, this is a heartwarming and hilarious novel about three generations of a Nigerian Canadian family grappling with their matriarch’s sudden passing while their auntie insists that her sister is coming back.
Joy Okafor is overwhelmed. Recently divorced, a life coach whose phone won’t stop ringing, and ever the dutiful Nigerian daughter, Joy has planned every aspect of her mother’s seventieth birthday weekend on her own.
As th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781668012826 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1668012820 |
| Author: | Louisa Onomé |
| Publisher: | Atria Books |
| Imprint: | Atria Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 19 March 2025 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 135mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“In her adult debut, Onomé explores themes of family, grief, and belonging through a unique—yet instantly recognizable—family. […] A refreshing combination of emotional insight and family comedy; ideal for fans of Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto and Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli.” * Booklist (starred review) *
“Onomé blends humor and pathos in her captivating adult debut. […] Onomé’s rich storytelling is enhanced by authentic descriptions of traditional Nigerian music and foods, such as Egosi soup and chin chin, as her characters come together amid great loss. Readers will savor Onomé’s vibrant portrait of a family.” * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
“Onomé has created a family so rich in heritage and complexity that I can’t believe these characters do not really exist. The love for Nigerian culture clearly shines through the page and I did not want this beautiful book to end.” – Jesse Q. Sutanto, national bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties
“Louisa Onomé’s adult debut, Pride and Joy, is not your average grief story. … This novel is for fans of dark, laugh-out-loud family dramas. Onomé’s flawed characters are wonderfully relatable and wildly entertaining. And the book’s themes of obligation and familial connection will captivate readers just as much as the mystery surrounding Nancy’s premonition, which sounds so genuine, one can’t help but wonder if it might just come true.” * BUST Magazine *
“Onomé’s rich portrayal of Nigerian culture, foods, and traditions provides much-needed grounding, and her skillful handling of the difficulties first-generation children face as they straddle two or more cultures remains ever relevant.” * Kirkus *
About The Author
Louisa Onomé
Louisa Onomé is a Nigerian Canadian writer of books for teens and adults, including Like Home, Twice as Perfect, The Melancholy of Summer, and Pride and Joy. She holds a BA in professional writing and a MA in counselling psychology. When she is not writing, she works as a narrative designer in games. She currently resides in the Toronto area.
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