What is the author's style in The Famished Road by Ben Okri?

The language and meaning of the story is framed through the understanding of a boy named Azaro. He sees the world as a strange and cruel place that he quickly learns to adapt to. There are many meanings and lessons from the spirits that Azaro grows to understand as he becomes older. Basic life actions are grouped into good and evil as the dividing line between the two sides grows. The blatant lies of politics are laid bare as villagers are used and intimidated for votes. The significance behind the political fight moves beyond mere bullying for votes to the battle for absolute power.