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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
funny
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
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:
Yes
I think this was such an example of a good short story compilation! The stories are varied but clearly follow a theme. They are the perfect length; not too long and fit a good amount of plot within. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
This debut book of short stories based in Lagos, Nigeria of 'bad' dates and partners felt like a night swapping stories with a bunch of girlfriends. The first one will definitely grab attention and is a good choice of opening the collection. Personally, I wish the stories had more depth. A lot of these young men and women are hustling but there didn't seem to be any deeper sense of pathos or meaning. Some of the men were merely scared and protecting a secret eg their homosexuality or infertility. The wastrels, users and the unfaithful, yes, by all means I liked some of the revenge wish fulfillment stories. As the author gets older and has more life experience, her stories and writing style will mature as well.
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
It was not what I expected but I absolutely loved these stories. I devoured this book. I can honestly say I enjoyed almost all of the stories and quite a few left me wanting more. Ooooh the shenanigans of these characters had me weak!
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated