Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors.
With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either new authors or unknown authors that many in the general public are unaware of. After a segment reviewing books or interviewing authors, Blaine ends each episode with a discussion of the movies and TV shows he is currently watching.
This Week’s Episode
Chikodi Anunobi is a talented Nigerian-born author who fearlessly tackles the complex issues of corruption, tribal conflicts, and political scandals in his gripping novel, “The Thief and the Patriot.” With a unique perspective shaped by his upbringing in Nigeria and his experiences in the United States, Chikodi brings a fresh voice to the world of African literature. In this thought-provoking book, he skillfully weaves together a tale of power, greed, and the desperate struggle for survival in a nation grappling with its own identity.
Discussed in this Episode:
- The real-life inspirations behind Chikodi’s novel, “The Thief and the Patriot,” and how he incorporates his experiences and observations of Nigerian culture and politics into his writing.
- Chikodi’s journey from Nigeria to the United States, and how his background in software engineering and his passion for storytelling led him to become an author.
- The challenges and rewards of writing about sensitive topics such as corruption and tribal conflicts, and the impact Chikodi hopes his work will have on readers around the world.
- The fascinating insights into Nigeria’s rich history, diverse tribal landscape, and the ongoing struggles faced by its people in the face of political instability and social inequality.
- An in-depth discussion of the main themes in “The Thief and the Patriot,” including the complexities of cultural identity, the consequences of unchecked power, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Buy “The Thief and the Patriot” by Chikodi Anunobi on Amazon
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About Blaine Desantis:
Blaine is an avid lifetime reader, a retired attorney, and has been a book club leader for the past seven years. He is an active teacher in senior education classes at Furman University. Blaine loves fiction, nonfiction, histories, mysteries and almost all genres of books.
