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Also by Chris Abani:

Smoking the Bible, May 2022
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The Secret History of Las Vegas, January 2014
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The Virgin of Flames, February 2007
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THE VIRGIN OF FLAMES
By: Chris Abani

Penguin
February 2007
304 pages
ISBN: 014303877X
EAN: 9780143038771
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Fiction

Praised as “singular” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) and “extraordinary” (The New York Times Book Review), GraceLand stunned critics and instantly established Chris Abani as an exciting new voice in fiction. In his second novel, set against the uncompromising landscape of East L.A., Abani follows a struggling artist named Black, whose life and friendships reveal a world far removed from the mainstream. Through Black’s journey of self- discovery, Abani raises essential questions about poverty, religion, and ethnicity in America today. The Virgin of Flames, a marvelous and gritty novel filled with indelible images and unforgettable characters, confirms Chris Abani as an immensely talented writer.

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All Things Considered - February 6, 2007