Reviews

The Aftermath: An Anthology of Poetry, Paintings and Short Stories by Maranatha Abutu, Ukeme Edung, Abdul Majiid, Obinna Lawrence, Chinyere Nwabunike, Abigail Tydale Bassey, June Storer, Evelyn Joie, Enamidem Udousoro Godwin, Sylvia Robertson, Edidiong Esshiet, Keisha Acuff, Monica Reents, Agnes Kay-E

paperbacksandpaws's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

I thought it was beautifully written.  All the stories, poems & artwork are so unique. They show the darkness & chaos of the world with everything happening in the last few years(not just covid), but also the hope & goodness from it, too.  So much beauty, emotion & passion in these pages. & I loved how the art pieces had names/captions that read in order like a story of the pandemic, before during & after. Despair, fear, loss, unknowns, then change, hope, reconnection, & excitement for the future. It's hard to describe, but I highly recommend. It's kind of a momento of the times & shows what we lived/are living through.