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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
I read it in a single sitting. Take o=from that what you will.
I had reservations. By the 80% mark they had all floated away. I've never read a book as redeemable. And it hit close to home . I spent years in Ife and also attended Oau at the same timeline as Temi. So Imall this book did was wrap me up in memories I have long abandoned. Good or bad as far as there is a smile on my face
Ladun's story was being read at the same time I was listening to 'This City' by Sam fischer. Great timing on my playlist's part. Kudos to spotify.
Great book. Why the 3 stars, Im a beefer.
I had reservations. By the 80% mark they had all floated away. I've never read a book as redeemable. And it hit close to home . I spent years in Ife and also attended Oau at the same timeline as Temi. So Imall this book did was wrap me up in memories I have long abandoned. Good or bad as far as there is a smile on my face
Ladun's story was being read at the same time I was listening to 'This City' by Sam fischer. Great timing on my playlist's part. Kudos to spotify.
Great book. Why the 3 stars, Im a beefer.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A humorous drama focusing on body image and womanhood through the perspective of multiple women within a family (with a dash of male POV’s involved with the drama). I really enjoyed the diversity of the characters in this family and even the friends that shaped Temi’s life, they are all distinct and interesting, even the villains. I wish there was a bit more time spent on the present towards the end, but I very much enjoyed the reflection on each woman’s life and their perspectives on beauty, body, and the role of women. I am looking forward to reading more from Damilare Kuku!
I really enjoyed my time with this book. First of all, the audiobook is a gem. The narrator does an amazing job at investing you into these peoples connections and community and what it’s like to live in Nigeria. Though I’m not Nigerian at all I can relate to the waves this family does, and does not communicate, especially with the drama of sisters and mom’s, and how to communicate with them. All of the characters felt real and human to me with the mistakes that they made, and it’s interesting the way that the men characterized in this book are both more respectful and far less respectful of them men in the west in their treatment towards women. I enjoy Temi and Ladum’s complicated sisterhood, and their relationship with their mother. Ju Mai’s story comes out of left field, but print brings a lot of drama and interest with it, and I think is situated well in the story, because it explains so much about her character and how she became the way that she is. There’s somethings so interesting about this the way that this tale approaches family drama, and that it’s not something to be gasped at or gawked at, it is a simple fact that these women have to live with, and complicates their lives and relationships. I know a lot of people are disappointed with the ending of this book, but for me, it was not. I think this ended exactly where it needed to. The purpose isn’t whether the surgery will actually make Temi feel better about herself, which is a complicated topic in and of itself, but that she was able to confront the sisters and women of her family, who also have demons about men and body image, and all of these aspects of womanhood that they never talked about. She has the permission to make her own mistakes.
"I plan to renovate my bumbum in Lagos, live there for some time, and hopefully meet the love of my life!”
With a title like Only Big BumBum Matters Tomorrow, you can understand why when I received an advanced copy of this book, I decided to read it right away, something I seldom do with new books. And I inhaled the book in just a few short days.
As the title suggests, the story is about a young woman who plans to undergo cosmetic surgery, specifically BBL, like many women around the world. When Temi finally finds the courage to tell her mother, older sister and aunties, it causes a big uproar, not just within the family, but within the wider community.
On the surface, this book is a comedic, lighterheated take on a current trend. However, as the story unfolds, I quickly realised that beyond the fun title lies a darker story; it explores the pressures on women to look a certain way. It depicts how many women’s bodies are commodities to be used and abused by men.
Through the eyes of different women from different generations, I was not expecting this book to explore such dark topics. On one hand, I’m glad the author shone light on these issues but many a time, the issues were brushed over. But I believe that was intentional. The author wanted to touch on these poignant issues with her signature humour, so for those who want her to delve deeper, you should not expect that from Only Big BumBums. Many a time, the author dropped a major bomb and then move on like nothing happened! But that did not diminish my reading experience.
I thoroughly enjoyed the family drama which helped move the story along as it moved away from the topic of BBL. This is a book that is right in between humour and dark topics. And I enjoyed it, especially the multiple POV from the different generations of women in the family. I even enjoyed it more than the author’s debut Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad!
With a title like Only Big BumBum Matters Tomorrow, you can understand why when I received an advanced copy of this book, I decided to read it right away, something I seldom do with new books. And I inhaled the book in just a few short days.
As the title suggests, the story is about a young woman who plans to undergo cosmetic surgery, specifically BBL, like many women around the world. When Temi finally finds the courage to tell her mother, older sister and aunties, it causes a big uproar, not just within the family, but within the wider community.
On the surface, this book is a comedic, lighterheated take on a current trend. However, as the story unfolds, I quickly realised that beyond the fun title lies a darker story; it explores the pressures on women to look a certain way. It depicts how many women’s bodies are commodities to be used and abused by men.
Through the eyes of different women from different generations, I was not expecting this book to explore such dark topics. On one hand, I’m glad the author shone light on these issues but many a time, the issues were brushed over. But I believe that was intentional. The author wanted to touch on these poignant issues with her signature humour, so for those who want her to delve deeper, you should not expect that from Only Big BumBums. Many a time, the author dropped a major bomb and then move on like nothing happened! But that did not diminish my reading experience.
I thoroughly enjoyed the family drama which helped move the story along as it moved away from the topic of BBL. This is a book that is right in between humour and dark topics. And I enjoyed it, especially the multiple POV from the different generations of women in the family. I even enjoyed it more than the author’s debut Nearly All the Men in Lagos are Mad!
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
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:
No
If you’ve been tricked by the title of this book, news flash it has nothing to do with bums 😆 the book offers compelling themes about body image and familial relationships, making it a meaningful read.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it for your reading list!
I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it for your reading list!
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced