Idens's Reviews > Ghostroots: Stories

Aguda's writing scratches an eschatological itch in me; they make me think of what comes after, what lies beneath reality. They signal to something, somewhere out of our reach, out of our complete understanding. And the reason why the collection unnerves me is because Aguda never really shows what lies behind this veil instead she gives you flashes and glimpses. If a writer like Eloghosa enshrouds you in the metaphysical and spiritual, you eventually adjust to the setting but Aguda feels like waking up from a weird dream and having that feeling of unease and discomfort stay with you for an elongated period of time.
Sort of makes sense since most of these stories center around escape and freedom.

Favourites include: Manifest, Contributions, 24 Alhaji Williams Street, Dusk Market and Masquerade Season.