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The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin

bookselle's review against another edition

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5.0

Its an African based novel that unveils what happens in a polygamous family. There is love, greed for power, suffering and humour. Each wife has their own story of how they got to be Baby Segi's wife. There is also a devastating secret that can ruin them all.

bookselle's review against another edition

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4.0

This is an amazing book

lucillemeeps's review against another edition

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challenging 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

3.75

avitakaur's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

librarimani's review against another edition

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funny informative reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes

ozioma's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

okay i laughed

baddieluvsbooks's review against another edition

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4.0

Amazing character development. The ending was tied a little too nicely, but not sure if I could’ve done better.

calseyreads's review against another edition

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A

4.0

abbie234's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective 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

3.25

nikkireadss's review against another edition

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challenging funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0