The Death of Vivek Oji Amelie Nothomb and the perils—and rewards—of putting

and the perils—and rewards—of putting her heart on the line

and even laugh-out-loud funny

they highlight the deep divide between privilege and struggle

Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included

The Death of Vivek Oji Amelie Nothomb and the perils—and rewards—of puttingOne afternoon, in a town in southeastern Nigeria, a mother opens her front door to discover her sons body, wrapped in colorful fabric, at her feet. What follows is the tumultuous, heart wrenching story of one familys struggle to understand a child whose spirit is both gentle and mysterious. Raised by a distant father and an understanding but overprotective mother, Vivek suffers disorienting blackouts, moments of disconnection between self and