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paulaaav's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kranzlambert's review
dark
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
3.75
hannahjump's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Addiction
aishatreads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
em_ham's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
ariddity's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.25
ahadz's review
4.0
i think a lot went over my head since i don’t know much about nigeria and i don’t speak yoruba but loved to see queer femmes finding their power
wemmyogunyankin's review
4.0
It was really beautiful to read a modern book with Yoruba infused so well and so prominently. And the way they mingled classic Nollywood style naija family drama, with fantastic symbolism was so good. I really enjoyed the explorations of mental health so we’ll interwoven with explorations of old magic and spirituality. In Nigerian pop culture, relationships with spirits are always something to be fixed by deep Christian prayer. That’s how it ends, God wins and therefore it’s a happy ending. The mad (always) woman is almost written out of her own story. This book challenged that so well.
And Olofintuade encapsulated so many of our shared childhood memories, challenged them, made us laugh with/at them too. The horrible uncle with the elaborate alagba, the mum who prays too much and too loudly, the cool sexy aunt who saves you every time, the light skinned cousin everyone treats different etc. Loved it.
My only wish is that the ending was more concrete for each character.
And Olofintuade encapsulated so many of our shared childhood memories, challenged them, made us laugh with/at them too. The horrible uncle with the elaborate alagba, the mum who prays too much and too loudly, the cool sexy aunt who saves you every time, the light skinned cousin everyone treats different etc. Loved it.
My only wish is that the ending was more concrete for each character.
b3thj0n3s01's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
fast-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