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drjamila's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A truly beautiful collection of short stories.
sab4's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a glimpse at life in Nigeria; one that is much needed for me as I am tired of reading the same books by Anglo authors about life in the Western hemisphere. These stories were hard to digest--this book is not for the lighthearted looking for a light read. The topics addressed are real, raw and heart-wrenching. I am so grateful to have found this first hand account of life in Nigeria from a Nigerian as I begin my trek into books by non-White authors. Highly recommend this book.
messbauer's review against another edition
4.0
Each of the stories in this collection reads as complete and fully realized. Atta explores very different settings and characters quite adroitly.
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