It tells the story of a young West African boy who becomes lost in the wilderness, known as the bush, after fleeing from slave traders with his elder brother.

The protagonist, who remains unnamed throughout the book, is portrayed as young and inexperienced, unaware of the dangers that lurk in the bush, including ghosts and spirits that pose great peril to mortals.

[2] Tutuola's use of English, from the perspective of a naive and youthful narrator, creates a unique and authentic voice that adds to the novel's charm and intrigue.

Tutuola draws on his own experiences and African folklore to craft a tale that explores themes of identity, culture, and the human condition.

The novel's disjointed narrative structure and fantastical elements, reminiscent of Grimms' Fairy Tales, lend it a sense of otherworldliness and make it a captivating read that challenges traditional notions of storytelling.