The Clothes of Nakedness
The Clothes of Nakedness is an African fable set in the suburb of Nima in Accra, Ghana. The story revolves around a series of impoverished characters whose lives are suddenly transformed by the presence of Mystique Mysterious. At first this charismatic character appears to be their savior providing wealth and opportunities to those in need. But as the story progresses a far more sinister side of Mystique Mysterious begins to emerge and the characters find themselves being led down a road to wreck and ruin. Although the story is set in the city of Accra one does not get a strong sense of time and place from the books descriptions. I found M. J. Poynter?s novel ?Greetings from Ghana? a lot more detailed with its vivid descriptions of Accra. This novel also makes greater use of authentic dialogue and really captures certain aspects of life in Accra.