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parsonsaj416's review
2.0
I'm sorry, I could only make it 25 pages in. I was actually interested in the first chapter, but then LORD, the EXPOSITION. It took over. What a slog. No thank you.
Man, and I was really excited about this one too. :'(
Man, and I was really excited about this one too. :'(
penny_dlc's review
challenging
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
this book is very funny and clever, i wish i understood anything about the nigerian government
florinereads's review
Super convoluted. I was missing too much context about the situation in Nigeria. Style was too complicated.
callmeash_94's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- 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? No
3.25
leloby's review
challenging
dark
funny
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
helenalykke's review
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This is one of the hardest, complicated books I have ever read. Rewarding once the plot starts half way through the book though.
mmcloe's review
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My knowledge of contemporary Nigerian politics is incredibly limited, so much of the specific satirical aspects went way over my head. Nevertheless, this was a knotty and lyrical exploration of the ways in which neoliberalism works with religious and medical institutions to control people's physical bodies.