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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
funny
reflective
medium-paced
This should have had only one pov and that should have been her sister's pov. This is probably lower than 3 stars but I'm feeling generous because some parts really did intrigue me.
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
When you do not know whether to laugh or to cry, Damilare leaves it to you. This story weaves in 5 different women and their secrets born under Nigerian patriarchy, all expertly told under the umbrella of Temi’s choice. It is a riveting book, a bit slow-paced at times, but nevertheless a strong tale of perseverance, choice, and consequence.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
Y’all I took a leap and ventured into the realm of litfic, a place I rarely ever go, simply because of this title and gorgeous cover. I am SO glad I picked this book up because not only was I literally lol’ing, it also placed me in some extremely pensive moments.
I enjoyed the asynchronous, multi generational POV chapters, which feels momentous considering my ADHD brain usually struggles with style of storytelling. But I didn’t find myself confused and all of it felt so cohesive. Hassana’s POV was absolutely heartbreaking for me, because I feel like her experiences speak to the experiences of women in my own mother’s generation. Temi’s voice is absolutely hilarious and lighthearted yet complex enough for readers to empathize with her grief.
At the core of it, this book is a flashlight on generational and historic trauma and how women carry, perpetuate, and suffer from it. I highly recommend this book to readers of diverse women’s fiction, folks looking to read Nigerian/Contemporary West African literature, and anyone who identifies as a woman and knows what it is like to carry the burden of the mother wound.
I enjoyed the asynchronous, multi generational POV chapters, which feels momentous considering my ADHD brain usually struggles with style of storytelling. But I didn’t find myself confused and all of it felt so cohesive. Hassana’s POV was absolutely heartbreaking for me, because I feel like her experiences speak to the experiences of women in my own mother’s generation. Temi’s voice is absolutely hilarious and lighthearted yet complex enough for readers to empathize with her grief.
At the core of it, this book is a flashlight on generational and historic trauma and how women carry, perpetuate, and suffer from it. I highly recommend this book to readers of diverse women’s fiction, folks looking to read Nigerian/Contemporary West African literature, and anyone who identifies as a woman and knows what it is like to carry the burden of the mother wound.
funny
informative
reflective
fast-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
Now this one… The title grabbed me, especially after loving Kuku’s Nearly All Men in Lagos Are Mad. But honestly, I’m torn. I didn’t love it, but I didn’t hate it either.
Temi’s obsession with enhancing her bum bum, no matter the risks, was wild. Even when warned she could die, she was like, “And so? I will still do it.” A truly unserious girl! But beyond the humour, the book touches on serious topics like body image issues, insecurities, and the pressure women face to look a certain way.
The story is told from different POV’s from Temi, her sister, mum, Big Mummy, and Aunty Junmai, each with their own experiences of madness. While this added some depth, it also made the story feel a bit scattered and sometimes confusing.
Despite these issues, Kuku’s blend of humour and social commentary kept it entertaining. She’s great at making you laugh while also making you think.
While Only Big Bum Bum Matters Tomorrow wasn’t exactly what I expected, it definitely gave me some laughs. If you’re in the mood for a read that challenges beauty standards with some humour, it’s worth checking out.
Temi’s obsession with enhancing her bum bum, no matter the risks, was wild. Even when warned she could die, she was like, “And so? I will still do it.” A truly unserious girl! But beyond the humour, the book touches on serious topics like body image issues, insecurities, and the pressure women face to look a certain way.
The story is told from different POV’s from Temi, her sister, mum, Big Mummy, and Aunty Junmai, each with their own experiences of madness. While this added some depth, it also made the story feel a bit scattered and sometimes confusing.
Despite these issues, Kuku’s blend of humour and social commentary kept it entertaining. She’s great at making you laugh while also making you think.
While Only Big Bum Bum Matters Tomorrow wasn’t exactly what I expected, it definitely gave me some laughs. If you’re in the mood for a read that challenges beauty standards with some humour, it’s worth checking out.
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
In some ways, this reminded me of Damilare Kuku’s short story collection, Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad. It’s a novel, but as the story follows various characters in each chapter, it felt a lot like a novel written in stories. Temi sets the story off, but her older sister Ladun had a more compelling story for me.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes