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cartermon4's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mxunsmiley's review against another edition
5.0
Extremely lyrical and so breathtaking! I love Emezi's writing style. It's also very interesting to read their debut after reading their recent releases; I can see the growth and inklings of greatness that led to their other novels. This was a great debut and I'm very excited to read more of Emezi's work in the future.
flowerrrr's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
glkrose's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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
3.75
There were times this was weird and confusing, but overall I liked the messages of learning who you are. It was written extremely well, and I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of their work.
vol6_paulina's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Counts towards Reading Women 2019 Challenge task # 3: A book by an author from Nigeria or New Zealand
dinasamimi's review against another edition
5.0
What a ballsy debut. I don't know if anything can prepare you for this novel. This is heavily spiritual, harnessing Igbo ontology with some Christianity mixed in. For non-Nigerians (like myself) a lot of these ideas and gods and spiritual dynamics are foreign. This is all layered on top of sexual trauma, longstanding conflicts with mental health, gender identity and selfhood. The book's autobiographical roots add to the mystique of Emezi and her story. This is something I want to see on the screen -- can't wait for the television adaptation.
fantasynovel's review against another edition
4.0
Really good but a little too over-written. There were small moments that were so perfect and true, which makes me think that the entire book must be perfect and true, even the parts I can't relate to. I'm thinking specifically of when Ada is trying to calm herself down by thinking gentle things to herself in the therapist's office, and when she addresses herself in a bathroom mirror while drunk. Really, really small moments, but very truthful.
rossgr's review against another edition
4.0
This book was so surprising and gave words to the most difficult emotions to describe. Loved it and definitely recommend!