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Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham

7 reviews

courtney_mm's review against another edition

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dark 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? Yes

2.75

Idk what was going on
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siobhanward's review against another edition

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emotional 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

3.0

 This book started off so strong but then it felt like it tapered. I loved the twins - their experiences of being twins, their struggle with individual identities and independence were interesting and well-written. I think if the book had just got back and forth between their POVs, it might have been a bit more cohesive. I understand the value of adding Peter and Andrew's POVs, but it just didn't quite work out. The four POVs made the plot feel disjointed at times and hard to follow. This was still a really solid debut and I look forward to reading more! 
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thereaderfriend's review

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challenging emotional sad 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

I found some of the writing very hitting but it wasn’t consistent.  Also liked the perspectives between the four siblings but felt like it was lacking bc of the little info given from Peter and Andrew. I also wanted more from Bibike and Ariyike’s POV. I even thought it’d be cool to have the grandmother’s perspective too. 

Edit: couldn’t find a isbn for the ebook edition I read on Libby so this review is for the hardcover edition :/ 
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peachani's review against another edition

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challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

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danajoy's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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sarahholliday's review

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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? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The writing is clear & sharp, with each character's voice and personality shining through. The cultural observations are incisive, and the blend of styles really serve to convey the myriad experiences of Lagos each sibling carries.

I don't think the structure, though innovative, works for the good of the story. Each chapter becomes a vignette, without much of a unifying force to bring them together. 

Not my favorite book, but one I'm glad to have read.
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izzy_a's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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