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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Such a funny series of short stories, set in Lagos but so relatable
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A bit too much sex for me but loved the diversity of stories and how gripping each one was. There were sad ones, funny ones, happy ones and mostly a mix of all 3. They all felt so real. Wonderfully done.
Not my typical read, but it was mostly light-hearted with some fun scandals in the mix. Overall, smuttier than I anticipated. “The Anointed Wife” and “I Knew You” were the better stories in my opinion.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4! I often enjoy the short story format, especially for the subject matter here so this book definitely delivered on that. One of my main qualms is with all the reviews that call this “fun” or “funny.” I found the writing style pretty enjoyable to read but I would never use either of those words to describe this book, especially given the last story even required a trigger warning for sexual assault (seriously, how can a book with sexual assault in it be described as fun!?). Other than that, my other qualm is that I found myself unsatisfied or left wanting more at the end of each story. Not a whole bunch more, but just a little something extra to make it feel more concluded vs. being left hanging. But then maybe that was the point? Idk!
I’d definitely recommend this, but I would be clear about what it id before doing so.
I’d definitely recommend this, but I would be clear about what it id before doing so.
Nearly All The Men is a wild ride. It is a collection of vignettes written in second person that describes modern dating in Lagos. As someone who has never been to Nigeria, I enjoyed learning about the life and culture through the backdrop of the novel. Although the title calls out the “men” of Lagos, you can see how everyone is driven to madness in the pursuit of love. We also get to see the power of friendship and how family support can be everything you need. I specifically waited for the audiobook to come out a week ago and was impressed with the narration.
This books is described as “raunchy” and with the amount of explicit scenes, it is definitely that. I had to take out the headphones for this one, it was a lot!
There is also a trigger warning (at least in the audiobook) for sexual assault in the last chapter, which I really respected and appreciated. It was also easy to skip the descriptions of the act and still get to the conclusion.
From story to the last, there are plot twists in every situation that either leaves your jaw in the floor or with that belly shaking laughter.
This books is described as “raunchy” and with the amount of explicit scenes, it is definitely that. I had to take out the headphones for this one, it was a lot!
There is also a trigger warning (at least in the audiobook) for sexual assault in the last chapter, which I really respected and appreciated. It was also easy to skip the descriptions of the act and still get to the conclusion.
From story to the last, there are plot twists in every situation that either leaves your jaw in the floor or with that belly shaking laughter.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced