Seasons of Four Faces (A Novel) by Benjamin Kwakye

Reviews of Benjamin Kwakye

Kwakye grabs our attention with a riveting plot line told through vivid descriptions. It is as if we are walking side by side with the characters, living with them, observing with them, feeling with them, and hoping with them, evoking varying moods at once somber and hopeful. Whether invoking images of the Nile as a source of life, Mali’s Niani in its golden splendor, the mysteries embedded in Asante’s flora and fauna, and the myths provoked by the Atlantic Ocean of Accra, the novel’s vista provides a breathtaking tapestry of a continent very easily misunderstood. Kwakye’s inventive portrayal provides insights into the ethos and cultures of the continent, while also provoking deep thought. It is as if we are gathered with time and space as the storytellers, listening to a series of stories that are themselves timeless and transcendent

–Eclectica Magazine

Benjamin Kwakye showcases his creativity, forethought, and tactical structuring skills in his epic, not-so-true history. Kwakye is a poet, and it shows. This book takes great care to engage us on the line level as much as it does on the plot level. The sentences are crafted with an eye for detail, an appreciation for sound, and a tone that matches the historical world. While we’re telling a story of African history in Seasons of Four Faces, the magic of myths still applies.

–Independent Book Review

Kwakye’s attention to detail in depicting the social and political landscape enriches the narrative, making it not only a love story but also a commentary on the broader human experience. Fans of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and Buchi Emecheta will find much to admire in this powerful novel.

-Prairie Books Review

Price $20.00

ISBN 979-8-9889745-9-8

Date 2024