From Caves of Rotten Teeth by A. Igoni Barrett
The fourteen stories in From Caves of Rotten Teeth deal with circumstances that reflect the day-to-day existence of modern African life. Although the stories may seem surreal the reader will recognize the truthfulness and realism with which they depict the lives of their characters. The author has an uncanny eye for detail and a deadly accurate, though sometimes satirical, ear. With these stories he has achieved a vision that is both lighthearted and profound.
