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This isn't necessarily a review of the book, it's my notes and reflection on what I read.
An Orchestra of Minorities is a well written work. I don't know what the meter used in measuring good literature is like, but I do know that I personally liked this book.
I picked it up when I found out that, the same author who had written Fishermen had written this too. I enjoyed the plot and storyline for Fishermen that giving this a read felt like a good deal.
This book gave me a very good idea and start into Igbo cosmology. I had come across the concept of a Chi a while ago, but had very vague understanding and didn't know it was a real thing until I picked up this book.
I have now read about it, digested articles and mini essays and even found Facebook communities that discussed the topic amongst others.

In this book, the Chi of a young man Chinonso Solomon narrated his life ordeal on earth. Basically, the Chi went to God to report all the events that had led to the killing of a young woman by his host. This young woman happened to be the love of Chinonso's life, the one whom he suffered and lost all he had for. I found Chinonso's life filled with ill luck, starting from the loss of his mother, his gosling, sister, father, house and even Ndali(his love)... it really felt like the world was against him. Even the events that occurred after he fell in love with Ndali, the disapproval of her family, his ordeal in trying to fight for their love, all of it felt too much to handle and although his actions to burn down her plaza wasn't right, it felt fair, until the life of Ndali was taken with it. There was no intent to hurt or kill her, if he had known what the consequence of his actions had been, I'm sure he'd have killed himself.

It's a really sad story, well written and easy to grasp. I enjoy writers who write with the intent of having their readers enjoy a book without too much hassle. Asides from enjoying a good story, I also learnt new words, learnt about the Chi amongst others.
Chigozie Obioma is who he thinks he is.