A story of hope and frustration in a society where graduate unemployment hits the mark; where corruption, nepotism, tribalism and bad governance deprive the young hardworking graduates of their rightful places in the society. The result is crime, hatred, debauchery and the disruption of the cultural mores in the rural communities. The author shows a penchant for descriptive details and parallel plot structuring, flavored with the rich oral traditions of the grass fields. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in the plight of the youth in a rather decadent postcolonial African society.
John Nkemngong Nkengasong - Writer and critic
Principally set in Mbiama and Jum, The Return captures local shade, in a narrative that is at once spellbinding and mind-searching. We come face to face with an Africa that has stood its grounds against the forces of Christianity and modernism. The novel also x-rays the angst caused by abuses, inequalities, and partialities, in a social situation where meritocracy is losing ground, redeemable only through concerted action. This is a must-read!
Ernest Veyu - Writer and Lecturer
The Return captures a world of diverse interests and visions. Bvemnge embarks on an odious journey to success but his ambitions are thwarted by a frustrating system that disregards meritocracy. He is a complete foil to Kemjei who embraces a vicious lifestyle because of a lack of vision. However, the former's heroic departure for the city, his readiness to break the spell following symbolic traditional rites and ancestral blessings, and then the latter's pathetic homecoming and ranting insanity are sins of retributive justice. The Return is beautifully crafted, replete with suspense and is a must-go-for piece of fiction!
GEORGE EWANE - Journalist and Lecturer
