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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a frustrating book. There were some things I really liked about it. I loved getting the expat view of Singapore. Having most of those expats be Nigerians or people with Nigerian family history was a very interesting layer.
That being said, I found some of the characters very annoying and did not like spending time with them. The author also fell into the trap of most modern authors where A large portion of the book is spent focused on the characters, thoughts and feelings.
That being said, I found some of the characters very annoying and did not like spending time with them. The author also fell into the trap of most modern authors where A large portion of the book is spent focused on the characters, thoughts and feelings.
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book kept my interest, but I couldn't stand the characters. I guess that was the point, they all had backstories that made them act in incredibly selfish ways
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Basking in Singapore’s non-stop sunshine, low tax rate and crocodile Birkins on every other arm, Dara, Amaka and Lillian are living the dream - until their carefully constructed lives are upended by a new arrival…
From the three women having a connection with the same man, I thought this was gonna go a certain direction that I wasn’t there for but I was really intrigued with the direction that the book went in. It was definitely different to what I was expecting (in a good way!). Although, I have to admit I wasn’t a fan of the long chapters as I do prefer shorter ones but that’s definitely more of a personal preference thing.
I’m glad that I gave this book more of a chance and powered through half of it on audio as when the drama started to unfold, I found it really hard to stop reading this book. It gave me the drama vibes of Dial A for Aunties, which was such a fun time, but just without murder. I really love how distinctive all three of the POVs were and I really loved all of their character development, my favourite’s definitely being Lillian as she showed the most change and it was really beautiful to see her work through her grief. I really love how we got to see her therapy sessions and I love how her mental health illness was represented, as it made her character feel very raw, vulnerable and refreshing to see as she worked through her trauma. I also loved seeing glimpses of Dara’s job - I would love a whole book on Dara, following her legal career because she was one of my favourite characters from the beginning and her type of law she practiced sounded so interesting. I did really like a lot of the side characters as they’re were interesting in the glimpses we got of them, like Lucy and Rohit.
I like how everything was tied up and in a way, all three characters had their own happy endings which they deserved.
Thank you Dialogue Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book early, in exchange for an honest review.
⚠️ CWs: death of a parent, cheating, alcohol use, derogatory language, racism, cursing, infertility, grief, physical assault, injury detail, sexual situations, panic attack, mental health illness (PTSD), microaggressions, vomit, ableist language, calorie checking; mentions cancer, car accident ⚠️
From the three women having a connection with the same man, I thought this was gonna go a certain direction that I wasn’t there for but I was really intrigued with the direction that the book went in. It was definitely different to what I was expecting (in a good way!). Although, I have to admit I wasn’t a fan of the long chapters as I do prefer shorter ones but that’s definitely more of a personal preference thing.
I’m glad that I gave this book more of a chance and powered through half of it on audio as when the drama started to unfold, I found it really hard to stop reading this book. It gave me the drama vibes of Dial A for Aunties, which was such a fun time, but just without murder. I really love how distinctive all three of the POVs were and I really loved all of their character development, my favourite’s definitely being Lillian as she showed the most change and it was really beautiful to see her work through her grief. I really love how we got to see her therapy sessions and I love how her mental health illness was represented, as it made her character feel very raw, vulnerable and refreshing to see as she worked through her trauma. I also loved seeing glimpses of Dara’s job - I would love a whole book on Dara, following her legal career because she was one of my favourite characters from the beginning and her type of law she practiced sounded so interesting. I did really like a lot of the side characters as they’re were interesting in the glimpses we got of them, like Lucy and Rohit.
I like how everything was tied up and in a way, all three characters had their own happy endings which they deserved.
Thank you Dialogue Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book early, in exchange for an honest review.
⚠️ CWs: death of a parent, cheating, alcohol use, derogatory language, racism, cursing, infertility, grief, physical assault, injury detail, sexual situations, panic attack, mental health illness (PTSD), microaggressions, vomit, ableist language, calorie checking; mentions cancer, car accident ⚠️
emotional
informative
medium-paced
It took me a little bit to get into the book but in the end, really liked it. I learned a lot about Singapore, Nigeria, different people's perspective and experiences. A book that I have discusse with others afterward.
I really wanted to like this book. It was boring in many parts with prolonged drama.
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
When a new male character enters their circle, it disrupts the balance entirely. Most importantly, the novel emphasizes that no matter where you go, you can never truly escape your past—it follows you.
Ms. Fadipe’s writing is beautifully crafted, bringing the physical surroundings to life with rich, vivid descriptions. She expertly weaves together the stories of three deeply complex women, making the reader feel every layer of their emotions—sometimes raw, sometimes erratic, but always deeply human. The tension in the story builds gradually, leading to an unexpected climax and a satisfying resolution.
Kehinde Fadipe is a fantastic storyteller, and I cannot wait to see what she writes next. I’m grateful to Grand Central Publishing, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced digital copy of The Sun Sets in Singapore.
Ms. Fadipe’s writing is beautifully crafted, bringing the physical surroundings to life with rich, vivid descriptions. She expertly weaves together the stories of three deeply complex women, making the reader feel every layer of their emotions—sometimes raw, sometimes erratic, but always deeply human. The tension in the story builds gradually, leading to an unexpected climax and a satisfying resolution.
Kehinde Fadipe is a fantastic storyteller, and I cannot wait to see what she writes next. I’m grateful to Grand Central Publishing, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced digital copy of The Sun Sets in Singapore.
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the new-to-me setting, and I found Singapore to be a very interesting character in the story! The other main characters are three women with Nigerian background and they are also fascinating. It was very easy to be simultaneously sympathetic and frustrated with the decisions and actions of the women, just like real life. I also love the book club passages and,in fact, found some new books to add to my stash.
What a great and entertaining read. Felt like an intimate look into lives and places completely foreign to me. Such a gift!