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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
The first story opens with “One night, you will calmly put a knife to your husband’s penis and promise to cut it off.” Quite the opening line - very intriguing! Ode-pus Complex was my favorite story of all. Opening on a plane ride where seats are switched according to the matriarchs whims, this is truly a modern love story.
This book has been called an anti-romcom and I agree, that is an apt description. I have never been to Lagos, so I can’t make assessments about all of the men’s state of mind, but I can relate to these stories. Everything is put out there, the truth is told even when it’s brutal, and this made me laugh. I can see why this book was a best seller in Nigeria. It was a quick read, and I enjoyed every bit of it. I definitely enjoyed this book and I recommend it for sure.
This book has been called an anti-romcom and I agree, that is an apt description. I have never been to Lagos, so I can’t make assessments about all of the men’s state of mind, but I can relate to these stories. Everything is put out there, the truth is told even when it’s brutal, and this made me laugh. I can see why this book was a best seller in Nigeria. It was a quick read, and I enjoyed every bit of it. I definitely enjoyed this book and I recommend it for sure.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have laughed and I have cried. Half the time, my jaw was on the freaking floor.
I need more short story collections in my life.
I need more short story collections in my life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
fast-paced
emotional
funny
This book was both hilarious and heart-wrenching.
Hits:
- Every single story fully honored the title. With each story, the men got more and more unhinged.
- I appreciated that although this book was humorous, each story also touched on a serious element, leaving you with moments of reflection.
- Sensitive topics were handled with care.
Misses:
- Some of the POVs the stories were written in, specifically second person, were new to me, which threw me off a little. It was a bit difficult to get into and follow those stories.
- There was a lot of Nigerian lingo and terminology, and I think a glossary would’ve been helpful to have an enhanced reading experience.
Other Notes:
- I think the audiobook would be best for this read to receive the full and most authentic experience.
- This was a great “buffer” read after experiencing a genre hangover. Before this, I read two romances back to back, and this was a great way to recharge me.
Overall, this was a great read. Funny, but also thought-provoking. If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, I recommend this.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
At first I was a bit confused on the writing style. But as I dived in further I began to understand the style more and how it brought out different characters.
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
fast-paced
A fun collection of short stories about the follies or dealing with men in Nigeria. Like all short story collections, there were some I enjoyed more than others, but they were all entertaining!