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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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I honestly didn't know how to review these short stories initially, guys. What a wild ride ๐ ..but in a great way! I'd been in a reading slump prior to picking this up but the way that I really didn't want to put this down! The perfect book choice to overcome the slump.
This collection was hilarious and scandalous from the get go, and I legit spent most of the time cracking all the way up. Its characters are wild and audacious, and I found the chaos of it all thoroughly entertaining. Whilst the emphasis is on the men of Lagos, I can't lie, some of the women in the collection also displayed some very questionable behaviour ๐
Despite the fact that the collection is full of laugh out loud moments, that's not to say that it doesn't deal with some serious and more complex issues too, and Kuku strikes this balance so so well. One of the latter stories in particular has a slightly different tone and I loved its poignancy where we're brought into the exploration of loss and male vulnerability. I'd also say to approach the last story with caution as it really hones in on its own serious and triggering topic.
I've usually preferred short stories that are interconnected, so am surprised that this flowed for me as well as it did. I don't think there was one story that I didn't enjoy, and I really loved Kuku's writing style and characterisation (even when the characters were shocking and annoying the heck out of me lol). I slyly wish I'd done a buddy read for this ๐ but what a fun and engaging read this was.
I honestly didn't know how to review these short stories initially, guys. What a wild ride ๐ ..but in a great way! I'd been in a reading slump prior to picking this up but the way that I really didn't want to put this down! The perfect book choice to overcome the slump.
This collection was hilarious and scandalous from the get go, and I legit spent most of the time cracking all the way up. Its characters are wild and audacious, and I found the chaos of it all thoroughly entertaining. Whilst the emphasis is on the men of Lagos, I can't lie, some of the women in the collection also displayed some very questionable behaviour ๐
Despite the fact that the collection is full of laugh out loud moments, that's not to say that it doesn't deal with some serious and more complex issues too, and Kuku strikes this balance so so well. One of the latter stories in particular has a slightly different tone and I loved its poignancy where we're brought into the exploration of loss and male vulnerability. I'd also say to approach the last story with caution as it really hones in on its own serious and triggering topic.
I've usually preferred short stories that are interconnected, so am surprised that this flowed for me as well as it did. I don't think there was one story that I didn't enjoy, and I really loved Kuku's writing style and characterisation (even when the characters were shocking and annoying the heck out of me lol). I slyly wish I'd done a buddy read for this ๐ but what a fun and engaging read this was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a fun group of short stories focused on womenโs retribution on the men that have wronged them. Amazingly fun despite heavy topics discussed - would definitely recommend
funny
fast-paced
Fave of the year!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Rape
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Full of short stories of dysfunctional relationships and women scorned by their partners. Explicit language and scenes throughout, and an undercurrent of emotional abuse in each story. It is an enjoyable book and a small peak at current Nigerian culture as a quiet undercurrent with stories of power outages, water, careers, and the struggles of women. I would read another book from the author. I would not be surprised to see this get popular later rather than sooner, but I hope people who are looking for a laugh and a swift read take a chance on their writing. I wish the stories were a little more diverse in themes, but it is true to the title. Again, there is a lot of explicit language, but this reads like a love letter from besties and aunties to their naive sisters, brothers, sons, and daughters. Though there are a few stories from male perspectives, there are few positive male characters... maybe one?
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Rape, Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes