The Death of Vivek Oji is a contemporary work of literary fiction that concerns the mysterious death of a young person in Nigeria in the late 1990s. While adopting elements of the classic murder mystery and using accessible language, Emezi’s novel is arranged in an unconventional format that includes a mixture of first-person and third-person narration, a rich and animated ensemble cast of characters, and the victim’s point of view from beyond the grave. With an intimate and character-driven approach, Emeze explores themes of gender and sexuality, fate, and loyalty.
