While I haven't read the book (or any by the author), I am reminded, reading your review, of the worrying crimes in Africa of albino people being murdered by witch doctors for body parts - this book does connect witchcraft and albinism (although not in that way). It also brings to mind the concerning incidents of (African) children in particular being accused of witchcraft and horrifically abused or murdered as a result (for example, the recent case in London of the awful murder of 15 year old Kristy Bamu and other such cases, in Nigeria and elsewhere.
So while I realise books don't cause crimes, and an author should be able to write about whatever they like, there are some troubling issues in my mind arising from the connection of children, witchcraft and albinism in Africa.
I really do hope you take the time to read this book then, because I doubt the author is ignorant about what you discuss, but it'd be interesting to see how her fictional Nigeria compares with real-life crimes in Africa. Do come back to discuss if you get a chance to read this book!
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So while I realise books don't cause crimes, and an author should be able to write about whatever they like, there are some troubling issues in my mind arising from the connection of children, witchcraft and albinism in Africa.
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