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1lukor_3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
imaima's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookrhythms's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
itan_wa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jesseam's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Murder
beccathebookishbabe's review against another edition
4.5
This book did an incredible job of delving into human relationships, dynamics and emotions, while also providing an amazing look into Nigeria’s history that I personally didn’t know much about prior to reading this. I think the author has a beautiful way of describing the human experience, that you don’t often see from male authors.
My only complaint was the graphic nature with which a very violent scene was described at the very end. It felt very unnecessary, almost like trauma porn, and of course the scene involved a woman. It felt dehumanizing of what so many women go through and I wish that that had simple been eluded to and not described so vividly. This scene alone is the reason I can’t give the book 5 stars.
My only complaint was the graphic nature with which a very violent scene was described at the very end. It felt very unnecessary, almost like trauma porn, and of course the scene involved a woman. It felt dehumanizing of what so many women go through and I wish that that had simple been eluded to and not described so vividly. This scene alone is the reason I can’t give the book 5 stars.
bolaawe's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
oge707's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Violence
bookedwithamba's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ahdeeya001's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0