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rheaney's review
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
africanbookaddict's review
3.0
** book blog review - https://africanbookaddict.com/2020/11/27/bad-love-by-maame-blue/
3.5 stars, for sure!
3.5 stars, for sure!
hannahjay_'s review
3.0
I found this book as a feature in my local library and picked up up as the front cover was so beautiful. I enjoyed this book in the beginning, the story taking a slow build up to get to anything really, but overall I feel it was disappointing.
I didn’t particularly like any characters as they we’re all quite selfish or annoying. Unfortunately, this was the same for the protagonist, Ekuah. Flip-flopping between different men and having a potential crush on another whilst with one of the men? I can’t understand a bit of spice in a romance, an affair maybe, but this just didn’t really simmer to anything - there was no real climax, just a lot of flip-flopping.
I didn’t particularly like any characters as they we’re all quite selfish or annoying. Unfortunately, this was the same for the protagonist, Ekuah. Flip-flopping between different men and having a potential crush on another whilst with one of the men? I can’t understand a bit of spice in a romance, an affair maybe, but this just didn’t really simmer to anything - there was no real climax, just a lot of flip-flopping.
moouuki's review
3.0
Cinematic romance littered with clichés that resonate in a somewhat painful way
mekeisha's review
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
miliemoon's review
5.0
I thought I hated romantic stories until I read this book. I just want to read more love stories, more, more, more!!
musureads's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
At first I couldn't figure out what to rate this book and whether I loved it or not. But I've sat on it for a couple of days and yeah this book ate. Not only was the writing 10/10, the symbolism in the words whew, but the way the author evokes intense feelings of love etc through her writing is insane, the writing alone hooked me from the start.
I loved the fmc because she was flawed, self aware, we see her grow throughout the novel and honestly at times she was getting on my tits but her character was very realistic tbh. I think this book is an accurate (challenging) portrayal of black love in the UK. Dee, especially is just how London men are tbh (yuck). I love how she takes us on a journey with the main character experiencing love through Dee and Jay and her love for poetry. I also love how the author highlights how Ekuah’s parents' relationship impacted her relationships. The portrayal of bad and toxic love is written so well, i felt she accurately portrayed the impact of toxic love and how hard it is to let this go. I wouldn't class this as a romance but instead a coming of age love story that focuses on the domino effect of toxic love.
This book also just exudes black Britain, i felt seeeeeennnnnn whew. anyways GO READ.
PS. Also i loved the way it ended, because it keeps us attached to the storyline and whether she gives Dee another chance . The book felt like we were following Ekuah through a camera just watching her live her life sksks so the ending was perfect for me.
I loved the fmc because she was flawed, self aware, we see her grow throughout the novel and honestly at times she was getting on my tits but her character was very realistic tbh. I think this book is an accurate (challenging) portrayal of black love in the UK. Dee, especially is just how London men are tbh (yuck). I love how she takes us on a journey with the main character experiencing love through Dee and Jay and her love for poetry. I also love how the author highlights how Ekuah’s parents' relationship impacted her relationships. The portrayal of bad and toxic love is written so well, i felt she accurately portrayed the impact of toxic love and how hard it is to let this go. I wouldn't class this as a romance but instead a coming of age love story that focuses on the domino effect of toxic love.
This book also just exudes black Britain, i felt seeeeeennnnnn whew. anyways GO READ.
PS. Also i loved the way it ended, because it keeps us attached to the storyline and whether
stunnerz25's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I need to meet Maame Blue!
As an avid reader of romance novels, it is sometimes right and needful even that we read something that is as likely to happen in real life as it does in the books we read. Maame beautifully captures love today as we experience it, the naivety, the heartaches, the confusion, and stupidity.
Bad love is a coming-of-age romance novel about Ekuah Dankwah, a British Ghanaian young girl who is out to find herself out.
As an avid reader of romance novels, it is sometimes right and needful even that we read something that is as likely to happen in real life as it does in the books we read. Maame beautifully captures love today as we experience it, the naivety, the heartaches, the confusion, and stupidity.
Bad love is a coming-of-age romance novel about Ekuah Dankwah, a British Ghanaian young girl who is out to find herself out.
anapaulab19's review
4.0
Como parte de la campaña #Twentyin2020 Jacaranda books publicó esta novela de la autora afro-inglesa Maame Blue, la cual tuve la oportunidad de escuchar hace unas semanas.
La historia de Ekuah Danquah, una chica de ascendencia ghanesa, es una historia de primeros amores y la constante búsqueda de nuestro lugar en el mundo. Cercana a sus 30s, Ekuah recuerda cómo a sus 18 años conoce a su primer amor e intenta comprender de qué forma éste afectó la forma de ver otras relaciones (propias y a su alrededor). “Bad Love” recorre rincones de Londres, Venecia, Ghana y Paris y los entreteje a través de la música y la poesía.
La voz de Ekkie, aunque muy distinta a mi propia voz, me capturó por su honestidad e inocencia. Leer “Bad Love” fue poder entrar en una cabeza llena de incongruencias y áreas grises; de amor incondicional y propio, escrito de una forma hermosa y narrado magistralmente por Vivienne Acheampong.
Lo que más disfruté de la lectura es que la imagen del amor que punta Blue, no pretende ser rosa ni violenta. El amor que vive tanto nuestra protagonista como gente cercana a ella está repleto de matices, toxicidades y belleza. La autora no le resta complejidad con la intención de emocionar al lector, lo que intenta (y creo que logra) es hacer un reflejo honesto del amor como cualquiera de nosotras lo podría haber vivido.
Se lo recomiendo a quienes busquen una historia de amor (romántico y propio) llena de detalles, y el audio a quienes quieran disfrutar una apasionante narración con un gran abanico de acentos.
La historia de Ekuah Danquah, una chica de ascendencia ghanesa, es una historia de primeros amores y la constante búsqueda de nuestro lugar en el mundo. Cercana a sus 30s, Ekuah recuerda cómo a sus 18 años conoce a su primer amor e intenta comprender de qué forma éste afectó la forma de ver otras relaciones (propias y a su alrededor). “Bad Love” recorre rincones de Londres, Venecia, Ghana y Paris y los entreteje a través de la música y la poesía.
La voz de Ekkie, aunque muy distinta a mi propia voz, me capturó por su honestidad e inocencia. Leer “Bad Love” fue poder entrar en una cabeza llena de incongruencias y áreas grises; de amor incondicional y propio, escrito de una forma hermosa y narrado magistralmente por Vivienne Acheampong.
Lo que más disfruté de la lectura es que la imagen del amor que punta Blue, no pretende ser rosa ni violenta. El amor que vive tanto nuestra protagonista como gente cercana a ella está repleto de matices, toxicidades y belleza. La autora no le resta complejidad con la intención de emocionar al lector, lo que intenta (y creo que logra) es hacer un reflejo honesto del amor como cualquiera de nosotras lo podría haber vivido.
Se lo recomiendo a quienes busquen una historia de amor (romántico y propio) llena de detalles, y el audio a quienes quieran disfrutar una apasionante narración con un gran abanico de acentos.