The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

Lola Shoneyin with Rotimi Babatunde (Contributor)

96 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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"Men are like yam, you cut them how you like." Baba Segi has three wives, seven children, and a mansion filled with riches. But now he has his eyes on Bolanle, a young university graduate wise to life's misfortunes. When Bolanle responds to Baba S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,331 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
funny 47%
reflective 47%
sad 41%
tense 29%
challenging 24%
dark 24%
informative 14%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 23% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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