Tiny Sunbirds Far Away

The touching and beguiling first novel from the author of The Language of Kindness

Reviews

An immensely absorbing novel. It is both heart-wrenching and consoling * Chika Unigwe *
The gripping, triumphant tale of a girl who chooses life over loss, in a sweet but savage world where oil is bled from the earth -- Lola Shoneyin, author of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
Watson's descriptions of character and place are beautifully observed * Independent *
Heart-warming * Telegraph *
Absorbing and passionate * Guardian *
Readability and literary merit go hand in hand in this vibrant gem of a novel * Costa Judges *
An excellent novel. It takes the reader deep into the reality of ordinary life in Nigeria and is also funny, moving and politically alert -- Giles Foden, author of The Last King of Scotland
A fascinating, poignant story that had me laughing in places and deeply moved in others -- Ike Anya
Skilfully treading the fine line between gritty hardship and homespun warmth ... Christie Watson's affecting but unsentimental debut earns its place in the sun * Independent *
Funny, tragic and moving all in the right places * Pride *