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jeanclaire's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
shannanh's review
5.0
I wish i could give this book ten stars
By the time I was finished with with this book, I had a hard time picking my jaw up off the floor. I was able to finish in one day, including the times I had to put it down because the male character Tomide was truly working my nerves, and I was just feeling sorry for Titlope and TJ. This is the second book that I've read dealing with domestic violence. I hate it when women have to go through situations like that, but I'm glad books like this can show them that they don't have to stay. I also liked he Nigerian words throughout the story.
By the time I was finished with with this book, I had a hard time picking my jaw up off the floor. I was able to finish in one day, including the times I had to put it down because the male character Tomide was truly working my nerves, and I was just feeling sorry for Titlope and TJ. This is the second book that I've read dealing with domestic violence. I hate it when women have to go through situations like that, but I'm glad books like this can show them that they don't have to stay. I also liked he Nigerian words throughout the story.
liralen's review
3.0
Mixed feelings. [b:Daughters Who Walk This Path|13419252|Daughters Who Walk This Path|Yejide Kilanko|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1331744784s/13419252.jpg|18776012] was easily one of my favourite books of 2014, and I've been eagerly awaiting more from Kilanko. Chasing Butterflies is about a couple and what happens when Titilope is finally able to stand up to Tomide's abuse. It's not a linear path: legally and culturally and emotionally, Titilope's options aren't always good. She triumphs (I'll let you read the book to learn how), but it's a slow process.
I'm so very on board with the messages in Chasing Butterflies, but although the characters have complexity, the plot doesn't, really. I sort of suspect that the whole thing was written to be a 'message' book, and that's fine—and can be valuable—but not necessarily what a lay reader is looking for. Still looking forward to future works from Kilanko.
I'm so very on board with the messages in Chasing Butterflies, but although the characters have complexity, the plot doesn't, really. I sort of suspect that the whole thing was written to be a 'message' book, and that's fine—and can be valuable—but not necessarily what a lay reader is looking for. Still looking forward to future works from Kilanko.
a_lit_babe's review
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
the_reading_corner's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
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