The Famished Road by Ben Okri tells the story of Azaro, a spirit-child born into a poor family in a Nigerian ghetto. The narrative follows Azaro as he navigates the complex realities of life, death, and the spirit world. Okri explores themes of poverty, political corruption, and the search for meaning in a challenging world. The story weaves together elements of magical realism, traditional African beliefs, and social commentary to depict a vivid portrait of life on the "famished road" - a metaphorical representation of poverty and hardship.
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