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I can see why this author is so highly spoken of. This was a stunning book. Insights into some aspects of life in Nigeria’s culture and politics, but more so into universal aspects of family, love, devotion, abuse, and how it all intertwines. Loved it.

janetreads_'s review against another edition

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5.0

I went into this book expecting perfection and that is exactly what I got.

Adichie writes so beautifully. As I read her work I find myself in another world, unable to reach back into reality. I carry her characters with me wherever I go, their pain and happiness become my own. The places felt so real, I feel as though I teleported every time I picked up the book.

This is a story about family dynamics, colonisation, religious abuse, adolescence and so much more. Though there are so many issues addressed, she addresses them all with care and nuance.

I loved this book, I can see why it is some people’s favourite book!

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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

uri3_'s review against another edition

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challenging dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Most of the book is slow but the end comes very quickly

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book. It is a book about religious intolerance and denial of your past. It is a book of questions and the fear of asking them. A book about the absence of laughter and the confusion when confronted by it. About love and the inability to deal with it when it surfaces in the characters lives. A recommended read.

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