| I Do Not Come to You by Chance |  | Author: Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani
Publisher: Hyperion
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 81,617
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Edition: Original
Pages: 416
Number Of Items: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.92
ASIN: B002EBDP5K
Publication Date: June 23, 2009
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A deeply moving debut novel set amid the perilous world of Nigerian email scams, I Do Not Come to You by Chance tells the story of one young man and the family who loves him. Being the opara of the family, Kingsley Ibe is entitled to certain privileges--a piece of meat in hie egusi soup, a party to celebrate his graduation from university. As first son, he has responsibilities, too. But times are bad in Nigeria. Unable to find work, Kingsley cannot inherit the responsibility of training his younger ones, nor can he provide his parents with financial peace in their retirement. And then there is Ola. Dear, sweet Ola, the sugar in his tea. It does not matter that Kingsley loves her deeply; he cannot afford her bride price. For much of his young life, Kingsley believed that through education all things were possible. Now he worries that without "Longleg"--someone who knows someone who can help him--his degrees will do nothing but adorn the walls of his parents' low-rent house. And when tragedy strikes his family, Kingsley learns the hardest lesson of all: education may be the language of siccess in Nigeria, but money does the talking. A profound story with humor and heart, I Do Not Come to You by Chance brings to the fore a fresh new voice in world literature.
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 Nigerian Author offers a view of the 419er lifestyle as an alternative to educated povery in NIgeria! June 5, 2009
Susan S. Rogers (Rome, GA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani is a first time novelist and a citizen of Enugu, Nigeria. She has written a fictional account of Kingsley's life as an educated young man, with new responsibilities for his family after his father's death. He has graduated college with a degree in CHemical Engineering and few prospects for employment, at least none with the oil companies or banks. His Uncle Boniface is the blacksheep of Kingsley's mother's family. He is known locally as "Cash Daddy" as he is a very successful 419er with outrageous displays of wealth. After covering funeral and medical expenses for his uncle (Kingsley's father) he convinces Kinglsey to become his "letter writer." The money starts rolling into Western Union as payments from the U. S. Victims. Tactics become more daring, as Boniface's group actually impersonates government officials and scam millions. The book is in two parts. The first one of Kingsley young life and the second part is his entry into the world of 419. It is very well written and entertaining. As to the hidden details of how 419 plans scams, locates victims, sets up a worldwide network for - little new information is revealed. The book would have been greatly improved by the addition of a glossary. The Nigerian terms are not explained while you are reading. Very enjoyable - and very bold undertaking for the author.
 Fascinating narrative June 1, 2009
Elmore Hammes (Anderson, IN USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Adaobi Tricia Nwauban's debut novel is interesting from beginning to end. She paints the Nigerian atmosphere vividly, pulling you into the story. She does such a wonderful job of making the characters come to life you find yourself rooting for them to succeed in their notorious 419 scams. A fascinating look into the highs and lows of the fraud that has proliferated with the advent of modern technology in a country rife with corruption. Entertaining and enlightening, well worth the read.
Perspective from the other side November 13, 2009
Maddalena (United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Adoabi Tricia's book gets your attention immediately and keeps it until you are finished with the book.
She paints a picture of life in Nigeria with a loving brush. It is clear that these 419 criminals are human beings, with scruples, religion, ethics, and morality just like their mugus have. The next time you get a spam letter from someone claiming to be the widow of the Chief Chancellor of some remote African country, you might think twice about the person who wrote you that letter. Great book. I hope Miss Nwaubani continues writing; this was a brilliant read.
A Pleasant Surprise! January 25, 2010
Virginian (Vienna, VA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When my book club chose this book, I couldn't imagine why I would be interested in reading about Nigerian email scammers. What a surprise to find this book full of insight, wit and brilliant writing. An amazing effort from a first time novelist.
A Glimpse Into Contemporary Nigeria June 25, 2009
Ronald Springwater (Washington DC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Not By Chance provides a wonderful exposure to Nigerian contemporary life. The author knows her setting (Igbo people and politics in Eastern Nigerian urban towns)and she casts her characters into an intersting tale. Gives the reader a great feel for this fascinating part of Africa. As someone who lived five years in Nigeria, I can enthusiastically recommend this novel.
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