Redemption in Indigo

Wonderful retelling of a Senagalese folktale!

I finally had a chance to go back and try Lord’s debut story (before Best of All Possible Worlds) about a woman who leaves her foolish gluttonous husband and attracts the attention of the undying, who gift her with the chaos stick. This is funny and fabulous and a wonderful audiobook! Robin Miles brings the storyteller narrator to life with quirky asides and matter of fact delivery. The echo of the stories of Islander and African folktales is perfect—both formal and conversational. Fans of Anansi Boys in particular should check this out.