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forestdivinity's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
mika_amoeba5's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
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
4.0
intentions's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
annadsinger's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.25
Yeah this was good. A very fascinating exploration of Emezi's experience with gender. Among other things. Do I remember all those other things? no. but that doesnt matter it was still good
raila_h's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Medical content
Moderate: Dysphoria and Sexual assault
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
hannahccb's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
A beautifully written novel, giving an Nigerian perspective on mental health through stories, myths and heartbreak. Definitely challenging at times and made me reflective deeply.
naicrix's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual assault, Vomit, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Drug use, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Self harm, Suicide attempt, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Minor: Homophobia
georgia_sara93's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
Ada is a troubled child. They struggle with emotion. Their parents prayed them into existence and brought other things with them into this life. As life continues and events occur altered states begin to arise.
This was an incredible book as per usual by Emezi! I finally read their debut book!!! The writing is incredibly done as someone who didn’t know of any Nigerian spiritual culture before, I feel like I learned a lot through this incredible read! Slow paced, things move and grow long before you can understand where it’s all going. And once again this book solidifies Emezi as one of my favourite authors! The diversity of their books is just incredible and something I always love!