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hkburke2's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Rape, Car accident, Gaslighting, Medical content, Abortion, Infertility, Infidelity, Child death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Grief
krista_lm's review
4.0
Moderate: Rape and Abortion
blessing_aj's review
- 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
I started off with the physical copy and switched to the audiobook halfway through and kept on alternating. The author narrates it herself and it was a stellar production. Added so much life into an already lively book. Highly recommend.
Graphic: Infertility, Murder, Rape, and Death of parent
Moderate: Physical abuse and Bullying
tessareads_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Child death, and Rape
Moderate: Infertility and Body shaming
kaylamdean1's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Abortion, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pregnancy, Medical content, Infertility, Grief, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death, and Child death
romeaboo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape
lemerrier's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abortion, Infertility, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual violence, and Slavery
captainolyareads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives is a wonderful debut from African-born poet, Lola Shoneyin. Told via alternating perspectives, the novel focuses on how the lives of Baba Segi and his three wives become upended after the arrival of his fourth wife, Bolanle. The pacing moves along briskly and before you know it, we've reached the end of the book. An intriguing look at poly-amorous relationships in modern-day Nigeria, the inter family struggles and rivalries, and the complications women go through to find their place in the home, this is one novel you don't want to miss.
Minor: Rape
translove's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abortion, Fatphobia, Grief, Medical content, Rape, Sexual content, and Vomit
cleoreads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Rape