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bookofcinz's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
4.5
Hilarious, heartwarming, sad, entertaining and un-put-down-able
Nwaubani is an excellent author who will take you on the most amazing adventure with characters you can't help but cheer for. In I Do Not Come To You By Chance we meet Kingsley who grew up in a family where education was to be the way, the truth and the light. He saw both his mother and father worked to get their education and they instilled in him the value and doors a degree would open for him. It is not until Kingsley graduated from University with a degree as an engineer, started apply for jobs in the oil and gas industry that he realized he was sold a dream. Fresh graduate with the world before him, Kingsley is now realizing that it is not the degree that will open doors, but it is his uncle who is the head of a 419 scam organization.
Kingsley decided that in order to provide for his family, he must rely on himself and not wait for hand outs. He joins his Uncle organization and became a full-time scammer. He sends people letters letting them know "I do not come to you by chance..." What happens when his luck wears thin?
I LOVED this book. As someone who gets a lot of these scam emails, I was a little funny seeing the other side. I loved that the author made it realistic, while not making us feel bad for the scammers. We get a nuanced look into the lives of characters who turn to scamming. A highly entertaining read.
Nwaubani is an excellent author who will take you on the most amazing adventure with characters you can't help but cheer for. In I Do Not Come To You By Chance we meet Kingsley who grew up in a family where education was to be the way, the truth and the light. He saw both his mother and father worked to get their education and they instilled in him the value and doors a degree would open for him. It is not until Kingsley graduated from University with a degree as an engineer, started apply for jobs in the oil and gas industry that he realized he was sold a dream. Fresh graduate with the world before him, Kingsley is now realizing that it is not the degree that will open doors, but it is his uncle who is the head of a 419 scam organization.
Kingsley decided that in order to provide for his family, he must rely on himself and not wait for hand outs. He joins his Uncle organization and became a full-time scammer. He sends people letters letting them know "I do not come to you by chance..." What happens when his luck wears thin?
I LOVED this book. As someone who gets a lot of these scam emails, I was a little funny seeing the other side. I loved that the author made it realistic, while not making us feel bad for the scammers. We get a nuanced look into the lives of characters who turn to scamming. A highly entertaining read.
bookedatheart_'s review
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nkonde98_'s review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
5.0
between_2worlds's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sternapple's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
adora_diaries's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
interruptinggirljoke's review against another edition
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jeptoo's review
4.0
Really Good Writing! There are very few things I enjoy more than spending hours reading books written by African women that are not centered on discussing what it's like to be an African woman (especially for western understanding). I don't mind those either, but it's just nice. Haven't felt this way since reading Grace Ogot's short story Tekayo. A masterpiece. And I definitely cannot forget to mention the amazing Moses books by Barbara Kimenye. So good. I enjoyed every page of this book and haven't stopped talking about 419ers anytime someone mentions our greedy African leaders lol. VIVA!
chikamma's review
funny
lighthearted
sad
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