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therealmadmags's review against another edition
I really wanted to love it, but the narration felt disconnected somehow, with stories within stories, and I struggled to follow. I found it hard to figure out what was important.
abbycv's review against another edition
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
maiarmash's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.75
this was such a beautiful story. i love books about girlhood and just different experiences of bein a girl or woman in the world around you. this was just so good
kangaruthie's review against another edition
4.0
This novel, set in Uganda, is told from an young girl named Kirabo’s perspective. Her narration was affecting, the setting was engrossing, and the plot unique. It started to drag on a bit at the end, and at times it felt like the main point of the plot kept changing. Yet I still really enjoyed this book and was rooting for the characters the entire way.
bookwormcat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Infidelity, Body shaming, Cancer, Bullying, Abandonment, Grief, Terminal illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
frankiec's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
phophihope's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-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? No
5.0
simplychi's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
michelegg's review against another edition
5.0
What a journey?! This book covers many aspects of womanhood and friendship and longing for something unknown. Too many good quotes to list. Beautiful storytelling of generations of women that were subject to tribal rules and the whims of men.