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ayodamola's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
readingafrica's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this collection of short stories. There's "darkness" in most of the stories, which I guess is to be expected of a book about broken people. I really enjoyed the way the author captured emotion in the stories, there was a deep sense of love, nostalgia and longing amidst all the brokenness. It was also interesting to read a book set in Port Harcourt because most of the Nigerian books I've read have been set in Lagos (or another state in the South-West). Now I'm off the listen to all songs that inspired the short stories.
TW: alcoholism, sexual assault, domestic violence, child loss, drug use, gang violence/cultism, police brutality, etc.
TW: alcoholism, sexual assault, domestic violence, child loss, drug use, gang violence/cultism, police brutality, etc.
kemisreading's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.75
The authors note is just as beautiful as the whole book
naliye's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.75
marythewriter's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
This one is for the music lovers. I can’t wait to read this book again
mistierious's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
sjksjksjk's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0