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sjksjksjk's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
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
2.75
jadedmist27's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mmestitches's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tamaramo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
amanda1793's review against another edition
3.0
This was interesting. It kept my interest all the way through to determine what medical issues Akin suffered from.
The characters were interesting as they are from a different culture from my own and I felt I have learned a lot about Nigeria from the Fiction novel (although there is still much to learn).
I liked the beliefs that were discussed in this book surrounding Yejide becoming pregnant, how she should go about it, and some of the ideas that she actually attempted.
Arranged marriages are something I rarely read about. The use of arranged marriage here was understandable for the culture, but I felt that Moomi did not see the full picture as to why pregnancy had not yet happened and seemed to put all the blame on Yejide, rather than the Akin and Yejide as a couple, of Akin on his own. This is something I do understand as a cultural thing, but I still would've enjoyed that conversation being a part of the story.
There is a death that did not occur as it originally appeared and it was never discussed further. I felt there could've been more to that part of the story.
The ending wasn't as shocking as I had hoped, it was foreshadowed right before the event, which I didn't enjoy. However, there were a few moments were my jaw dropped and I was shocked at what was going on.
At times, the story moved a little slowly for my tastes, but it did end up being an enjoyable read.
The characters were interesting as they are from a different culture from my own and I felt I have learned a lot about Nigeria from the Fiction novel (although there is still much to learn).
I liked the beliefs that were discussed in this book surrounding Yejide becoming pregnant, how she should go about it, and some of the ideas that she actually attempted.
Arranged marriages are something I rarely read about. The use of arranged marriage here was understandable for the culture, but I felt that Moomi did not see the full picture as to why pregnancy had not yet happened and seemed to put all the blame on Yejide, rather than the Akin and Yejide as a couple, of Akin on his own. This is something I do understand as a cultural thing, but I still would've enjoyed that conversation being a part of the story.
There is a death that did not occur as it originally appeared and it was never discussed further. I felt there could've been more to that part of the story.
The ending wasn't as shocking as I had hoped, it was foreshadowed right before the event, which I didn't enjoy. However, there were a few moments were my jaw dropped and I was shocked at what was going on.
At times, the story moved a little slowly for my tastes, but it did end up being an enjoyable read.
henrybirdie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
Can’t remember the last time I was so gut punched by a book - I’ve read some truly heavy/sad subject matter and while it does impact me, I can’t remember the last time I truly sobbed after finishing the final page of a book. For the record I wouldn’t necessarily categorize this as a “sad” novel, but just so heart-achingly emotional. The ending is such a release, I couldn’t stop thinking about it for days.
Graphic: Child death and Miscarriage
Moderate: Misogyny and Infidelity
ohillchimhini's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Mental illness and Violence
enfelicia's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Blood and Death
hillary_charlotte's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful book. It is sad and haunting but I love books that capture the complicated human experience.