David Mogo, Godhunter

David Mogo, Godhunter
AuthorSuyi Davies Okungbowa
LanguageEnglish
GenreFantasy, Godpunk
PublisherAbaddon Books
Publication date
2019
Publication placeNigeria

David Mogo, Godhunter is the debut novel of Nigerian writer Suyi Davies Okungbowa.[1] It was released by Abaddon Books, an imprint of Rebellion Publishing in Oxford, UK on July 9, 2019 in the US and two days later in the UK and Europe.

Plot

The novel follows the titular demigod, who is also a god hunter, as he scours the streets of Okungbowa's native Lagos, Nigeria, in the aftermath of an event called The Falling where thousands of orishas have fallen to the city.

Reception

The novel received good reception, with venues like WIRED commenting that, "a number of books have been termed 'godpunk,' but Suyi Davies Okungbowa's novel may be the subgenre's platonic deific ideal,"[2] while Publishers Weekly mentioned that "this story is captivating, and readers who enjoy non-Western fantasy, mythpunk, and tales of found family will find it delightful."[3] However, there were critical mentions of the story structure, which was a novel in three parts, almost akin to a collection of novellas. F(r)iction's Giancarlo Riccobon called it "three books for the price of one"[1]) and the treatment of some of the minor characters. But overall, the consensus was that the authorial voice was fresh and welcome, especially in a white-dominated sub-genre.

"American urban fantasy, like any established genre, can get predictable," L.E.H Light of BlackNerdProblems said in a lengthy, favourable review.[4] "David Mogo, Godhunter is anything but."

In October 2020, David Mogo, Godhunter was announced as the winner of the 2020 Nommo Award for Best Speculative Novel by an African (the Ilube Award).[5][6]

Awards

2020 Nommo Award for Best Speculative Novel by an African (the Ilube Award), won.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Three Books for the Price of One: A Review of David Mogo, Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa – F(r)iction". frictionlit.org. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
  2. ^ "WIRED's 14 Must-Read Books of Summer". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
  3. ^ "David Mogo, Godhunter is an amazing debut novel". www.publishersweekly.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
  4. ^ Light, L. E. H. (2019-07-30). "'David Mogo, Godhunter': African Urban Fantasy and the Gods Among Us". Black Nerd Problems. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
  5. ^ locusmag (2020-10-26). "2020 Nommo Awards Winners". Locus Online. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  6. ^ a b "2020 Nommo Award for Best Novel Winner: David Mogo Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa". Rebellion Publishing. 2020-10-26. Retrieved 2021-07-07.

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