Reviews

The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

ninamanon's review against another edition

funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A wonderful tale about womanhood and the patriarchy in Uganda. It’s been lovely to see Kirabo grow up. 

I adored

Alikisia and Nsuuta’s beautiful friendship.

kathrine_jeppesen's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.5

faizastra's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

cazxxx's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

3.75

mwakisha's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

starrynightsandfirelight's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kiptim54's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

jennyjones's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

delightshitta's review

4.0

I liked the mixing of modern feminism and traditional culture. It had lots of detail about Ugandan culture and traditions in the 1900s from Kirabo’s grandmother and her own experience. The only part I didn’t like was that she planned to marry Sio which contradicted the whole feminism plotline. 

gealghaireach's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

4.0