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Co-wives, Co-widows by Adrienne Yabouza

cosmiccloudbird's review

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hopeful informative reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

aliyyah's review

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funny hopeful sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

After a string of three star reads, I feel revived again. 

Co-Wives, Co-Widows is a little story surrounding two women who, after the death of their husband, lose everything to his scheming cousin and family. 

This book isn’t very plot heavy, as we’re mostly following the lives of these sister wives but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The highlight of this book for me, was the writing. The events of this book are tragic. We see the unfair treatment faced by widows and the corruption that runs rampant through the nation. The way a man, especially one regarded as important, can get away with anything. Yet the writing is infused with a dry sort of humor and I love the effect it created. 

I also loved the relationship between the two women. Before their husband’s death, they appeared to have a good relationship but as widows, they come together and a beautiful connection blossoms. 

The political backdrop also added an extra interesting element to the story. 

Reading this was such a pleasant experience.

zainub_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

plaidpladd's review against another edition

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emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

It was interesting to read a book from the CAR, and the main conflict itself was engaging. I guess I found the resolution (or lack thereof) kind of unsatisfying. I know that's life, but its as frustrating in literature as it is irl.

fred312's review against another edition

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emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

alees's review against another edition

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3.0

Sweet, funny, interesting

nerdsbianhokie's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.5

bookishramblesby_les's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-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? No

5.0

therealmette's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Around the world reading challenge: Central African Republic

As with many African books I've read, I liked the ideas more than the execution. The humour was mostly too much for me and the characters weren't fleshed out enough to my taste. However, it was entertaining and endearing in a way.

georgiarose710's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful relaxing 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? No

5.0