"Dead and other stories", a collection of short tales is considerably a light read and attributes success to values like determination and self-confidence. Most of it has been delved from the culture, traditions, personal experiences, and nostalgic memories of the writer, Uwem Umana. It takes you down the winding road of familial relations to the relationship between friends and that of teacher and student.
The tales are unyielding and have a level of ambiguity to them. It is a no-pressure read which is a standout for itself. They are dynamic and fresh that brings the Middle East and the Western settings to life. Through these stories, the writer takes us down the path of his own memory lane. It is our past that defines us and our character is shaped and moulded by our experiences!