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suzyvee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Child abuse
jadewords's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
10nsafoa's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-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? Yes
4.75
tw: domestic violence/ abuse
I just need 10 minutes with “papa”. he had me wanting to jump into the pages and teach him a lesson or two; and i’m not even a violent person :/ i appreciated kambili’s character development.
chimamanda is an excellent writer, and i enjoyed this book so much even though i was enraged. i feel like the ending could’ve been expanded a bit more.
I just need 10 minutes with “papa”. he had me wanting to jump into the pages and teach him a lesson or two; and i’m not even a violent person :/ i appreciated kambili’s character development.
chimamanda is an excellent writer, and i enjoyed this book so much even though i was enraged. i feel like the ending could’ve been expanded a bit more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Miscarriage, and Domestic abuse
jules_vp's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I have found a brand-new author!!! Honestly one of the best stories that I have read this year. It is a story that takes its time to demonstrate itself, but once you get going, (at around 15% of the story) it will not let you go. This is a heavy book that does talk about heavy topics such as domestic abuse, so if you are sensitive, I would definitely read another book. This author doesn't hold back any punches when the characters are going through it, so warning y'all now before your mental health takes a dive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
crazysecondname's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
I was a little worried because when I read americanah I somehow took a 6 year break in between. and I loved the book. so I was like oky this books sounds really cool I am excited but what if I take a 6 year break again?
I am happy to report there was no need for me to worry about this.
I started reading and it just sucked me in so to speak.
and I loved it a lot
I mean it also made me sad because of what it is about and all but it was a great story and I am very glad I finally read it
I am happy to report there was no need for me to worry about this.
I started reading and it just sucked me in so to speak.
and I loved it a lot
I mean it also made me sad because of what it is about and all but it was a great story and I am very glad I finally read it
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
kayalynne's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Miscarriage
erikjshuler's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Miscarriage, and Domestic abuse
mood_124's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Powerful story with powerful characters participating in powerful and moving events.
The story starts by depicting Kambili's father, Eugene, as a perfect and rich servant to the community. A humble person one should aspire to. Because of this Kambili feels she needs to make him proud over herself happy.
I love how over the course of the book it begins to show the abusive nature of her father and Kambili becomes more her own person.
Such a powerful story and even though Kambili can be annoying, her experiences growing up can be so very relatable.
The reader is held hostage throughout the book unable to put such a masterpiece down.
The story starts by depicting Kambili's father, Eugene, as a perfect and rich servant to the community. A humble person one should aspire to. Because of this Kambili feels she needs to make him proud over herself happy.
I love how over the course of the book it begins to show the abusive nature of her father and Kambili becomes more her own person.
Such a powerful story and even though Kambili can be annoying, her experiences growing up can be so very relatable.
The reader is held hostage throughout the book unable to put such a masterpiece down.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Religious bigotry
readtomea97's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
This book is very triggering, but it makes you truly think about some of the privileges that you may have had in life versus what some have had to deal with. As a victim of SA, MA, and EA, this book was far from what I expected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Violence, Bullying, Miscarriage, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
whatevertheysay's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Physical abuse