A terrific mercurial work. Oyeyemi has mastered the art of bold, expansive storytelling. -- Irenosen Okojie

The bold, lucid, and experimental latest from Oyeyemi portrays Prague as a city of dreams and mysteries . . . Bizarre doublings and subplots abound as Oyeyemi delightfully channels a Borgesian literary lunacy. - Publishers Weekly, starred review

Highly anticipated and almost undefinable . . . A story about Prague, its history, its present and the varied inhabitants, which the city itself narrates and reflects on. You see? We can't do it justice - just settle back and allow yourself to enjoy a writer who's playfully and joyously conjuring up something entirely original. - Stylist, '13 Unmissable Books in 2024'

''Original' is a word thrown around too much when talking about fiction, but in the case of Parasol Against The Axe, it's an entirely appropriate description. Oyeyemi's vision is vast and enigmatic, carried by sentences so crisp and lithe, this is like nothing you've ever read before. - AnOther Magazine, 'best books to read in 2024 feature'

Playful, original fun. - iNews, 'Best new books to read in February 24'

'Oyeyemi's imagination is impressive and vast.' Guardian
The glorious new novel from the landmark author - a once-in-a-lifetime trip.