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pollysisley's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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
4.5
africanbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
I'm shook. I don't even know where to begin...
Elnathan managed to capture life in northern Nigeria so vividly that it hurts.
I don't know how to review this yet. I've never read a novel like this before and I'm immensely impressed and distressed at the same time. I wish I had read this when Elnathan did his reading here in Accra, so I could have asked him the MANY questions worrying me right now.
Excellent novel. Should be required reading for courses on Islam in northern Nigeria.
Elnathan managed to capture life in northern Nigeria so vividly that it hurts.
I don't know how to review this yet. I've never read a novel like this before and I'm immensely impressed and distressed at the same time. I wish I had read this when Elnathan did his reading here in Accra, so I could have asked him the MANY questions worrying me right now.
Excellent novel. Should be required reading for courses on Islam in northern Nigeria.
tobi_22's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I really liked this book. Left me with a feeling of wonder and sadness and pain. Highly recommend
bookofcinz's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
A brilliant coming of age story
I finally got around to reading Born On A Tuesday and I am so happy I did. It is a well crafted story about a young boy in North Nigeria trying to make his way with so many set backs. What I loved about the story is that it was so layered, there are moments of comedy, of reflection and where you genuienly want to see the main character win.
A brillant read.
I finally got around to reading Born On A Tuesday and I am so happy I did. It is a well crafted story about a young boy in North Nigeria trying to make his way with so many set backs. What I loved about the story is that it was so layered, there are moments of comedy, of reflection and where you genuienly want to see the main character win.
A brillant read.
imaima's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ekua33's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
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? It's complicated
3.5
manaledi's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting reading this both right after [b:Arrows of Rain|572291|Arrows of Rain|Okey Ndibe|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1356140091l/572291._SY75_.jpg|559319] and during the end SARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria. The one downside of a somewhat young and naïve narrator was that I often wished for more context on broader issues.
robodu's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
doubleeph's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible social commentary
An insight into a problem that many will rather just disappeared. We see almajiri everywhere but here we get a chance to get inside their heads and see what they’re thinking. NIGERIA has failed so many people in so many ways
An insight into a problem that many will rather just disappeared. We see almajiri everywhere but here we get a chance to get inside their heads and see what they’re thinking. NIGERIA has failed so many people in so many ways
amakaazie's review against another edition
5.0
This was an amazing book. A tale about Dantala, a young man who runs away from home and finds himself caught up in a war of religion and politics. Set in Northern Nigeria, Dantala finds himself learning under Moslem religious leaders and finding his own way while at it.
What I love about this book is the wealth of knowledge I derived from reading the well crafted story. As a Nigerian born and raised in the south, i have very little insight into the experience of the average Northern moslem. I must admit that the violence always left me dumbfounded and perplexed with the question, “why are they fighting each other if it’s the same religion?”
This book provides more insight to that puzzle, and I’m glad I read it. I can now empathise with, if not fully understand those issues.
I wonder what the world would have been like without religion...
More peaceful?
Anyway, I highly recommend this book! I’ll get my sister to read it, too.
What I love about this book is the wealth of knowledge I derived from reading the well crafted story. As a Nigerian born and raised in the south, i have very little insight into the experience of the average Northern moslem. I must admit that the violence always left me dumbfounded and perplexed with the question, “why are they fighting each other if it’s the same religion?”
This book provides more insight to that puzzle, and I’m glad I read it. I can now empathise with, if not fully understand those issues.
I wonder what the world would have been like without religion...
More peaceful?
Anyway, I highly recommend this book! I’ll get my sister to read it, too.