The Mikkolas sisters are affected by an intergenerational curse that shapes their lives and identities. A neighbor, also named Jonas, observes their journey over the years, becoming invested in uncovering the nature of this curse and its connection to him. In the parallel narrative of Necessary Fiction, a group of young, queer individuals in Lagos find solace and support within their community as they face challenges like family rejection and the pursuit of personal freedom. Themes of identity and belonging emerge through their struggles and shared experiences.
The titular sisters of this expansive, lightly metafictional novel, the Mikkolas, are haunted by an intergenerational curse. Over more than thirty years, the neighbor, Jonas, witnesses each sister evolve, becoming a literary detective to uncover the mystery of the Mikkola curse and its origins.
Necessary Fiction illustrates a group of young, queer creative types in Lagos, who navigate an unwelcoming environment and create a community that supports them, amid the struggles of family rejection and desire for a different life.
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