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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Offers an interesting perspective into Igbo culture and the marginalisation of African migrants in England.
Ended rather abruptly. I was hoping to read how Adah managed to move on from Francis' betrayal.
Overall, it was a great book. Loved Adah's perseverance and strength.
Overall, it was a great book. Loved Adah's perseverance and strength.
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Violence
Minor: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Colonisation, Classism
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
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
This Book made me feel all sorts of emotions. First I want to say: This one is so so worth it.
The Book gave me great insight into the feelings of Adah as a black woman in 1960's London. From her childhood in Nigeria to her dream of becoming an author in London.
Her dreams paired with a lot of struggles and cruelty she faced made this a very emotional read. I'm unsure if my own identity as a woman also made me emotionally invested into Adah's story. Being trapped in a cold marriage and trying not only to fend for yourself but all your children seems like one of the greatest challenges.
What fascinated me however was Adah's character, she was really strong and stood up for herself whenever she could. The self growth she had on top of her personality was truly inspirational.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 4.5 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀? ⭐
(Slightly Spoilery) I nearly gave this one 5 Stars because it is just a brillaint book. The only thing that made me take off 0.5 Stars was the ending, I really wished there weren't so many open plotlines. I enjoy an open ending but it was a tad bit abrupt for me.
The Book gave me great insight into the feelings of Adah as a black woman in 1960's London. From her childhood in Nigeria to her dream of becoming an author in London.
Her dreams paired with a lot of struggles and cruelty she faced made this a very emotional read. I'm unsure if my own identity as a woman also made me emotionally invested into Adah's story. Being trapped in a cold marriage and trying not only to fend for yourself but all your children seems like one of the greatest challenges.
What fascinated me however was Adah's character, she was really strong and stood up for herself whenever she could. The self growth she had on top of her personality was truly inspirational.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 4.5 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀? ⭐
(Slightly Spoilery) I nearly gave this one 5 Stars because it is just a brillaint book. The only thing that made me take off 0.5 Stars was the ending, I really wished there weren't so many open plotlines. I enjoy an open ending but it was a tad bit abrupt for me.
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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:
Complicated
The kind of trauma women have to endure just because you are a woman is unprecedented - Shock and horror are the only words that come to mind to describe my reaction to this book.