Redemption in Indigo: a novel

I'm a sucker for a modern folk tale or mythical retelling, so Redemption in Indigo suited me just fine. This is a briskly-paced book that reads quite quickly, and while I found it absolutely charming, I do think it's worth mentioning that the structure is a bit looser than some readers may enjoy. There are trickster gods and spirits at play here, so times and distances take on a hazy veneer throughout. The plot is more of a series of vignettes comprising a morality tale than a clear point-to-point progression, and the focus swoops between various characters in a way that leaves the book without a clearcut "main character", or protagonist/antagonist. The narration is also quite casual, almost conversational: reading this is like listening to somebody telling you a story around a campfire, which I enjoyed but may not work as well for everybody. All that said, I was charmed. The tone and voice are unique, which is always exciting to find in a book. And what a thrill and a joy to spend time with a story whose foundations are found not in European traditions, but West African. (Crossposted from my Storygraph review)

Interesting tale thtat takes place in an unnamed African count. Reads like a folktale. Good book.