What It Means When A Man Falls From the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah

Lynnie 

short stories, contemporary fiction, magical realism
 
Lesley Nneka Arimah has created a fascinating short story collection focusing often on the generation gap between African families. The stories in What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky can shift from a portrayal of domestic life to tales that illustrate modern desires vs. tradition, the shifting beliefs of generations, and the cautionary stories passed down through families.

The individual stories are all beautifully written though there is a melancholy that runs throughout-- these are generally not happy vignettes. There is some magical fantasy throughout and even one story that stands out as bordering on horror. It's certainly not a boring book to read and it will keep you thinking about it even after you've put it down.