Reviews

This is a domestic drama set in contemporary Ghana that follows the marriage of Afi to Eli Ganyos. This marriage is much more complicated than most however and you feel for Afi and the sticky situations she finds herself in. I did however find Afi a very empowering character. While things happened to her, she actively challenged them and didn’t allow herself the less confrontational happier ending.

I love novels that focus on close intimate relationships like marriages or familial bonds so this book was always going to be a hit with me. This is along a very similar genre line to An American Marriage by Tayari Jones so if you enjoyed that you will certainly enjoy this book. Similarly to that novel it plays around with the traditional structure of a marriage and leaves you feeling like the sanctity of marriage has let the characters down, more than there being bad and good guys in the marriage. A very strong debut and I cannot wait to see what this author will write in the future.

Thanks to the author Peace Adzo Medie, Oneworld Publications and NetGalley for a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

efortier99's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

dehood's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional reflective 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

3.5

prettypious's review

Go to review page

4.0

I agree that if you liked Stay With Me you will like this, though I think stay with me was a stronger story with more dynamic and impactful writing. The description of the book I first read was a little off putting and made this book sound like it would be more like The Girl With the Louding Voice which I didn’t really enjoy so I went into this book a bit withdrawn as a skeptic. However, the plot was god, I think she did a good job developing the main character and making me care about her, her feelings, and experiences. I felt bad for the main character and understood that her naïveté was not her own fault in the beginning but I like how she came into herself by the book’s end although I was a little annoyed with how she handled money and the access to it in the end. I think she thinks it makes her more independent or morally righteous but I think she’s mistaken and it’s just a stupid decision. Anyways I do recommend this book.

cris_10_nj's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional reflective fast-paced

5.0

jazzymom's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional reflective relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

More...