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stells3's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Colonisation, and Miscarriage
oliviaconrad's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
lexarobinson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book took a while for me to get into, but once I'd done so, I did enjoy it. Adichie's challenge of moral authority following colonialism is definitely interesting, and Kambili is a very likable protagonist whose pain reflects very well onto the reader; you suffer alongside her. Adichie presents both sides of the colonialist argument, and although the novel falls onto an anti-colonial stance (as it should), she humanises the colonisers in a way that renders their abuse even more agonising. I wouldn't rush to read it again, but it wasn't a waste of my time in the slightest. That being said: Adichie, please rethink your TERF values.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Colonisation, Religious bigotry, and Violence
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