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theredheded_bibliomaniac's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Gaslighting, Abortion, Police brutality, Murder, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Violence, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Gun violence, and Toxic relationship
n_gab_rielle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Infertility, Miscarriage, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
flowerowl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Panic attacks/disorders
helizabug's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Grief, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Police brutality
Beautiful, painful story.jojo50's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Violence, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Police brutality
sakisreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I have been a fan of Adichie’s writing for a long time and this one really did not disappoint. I gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars, as I expected just a LITTLE bit more from Kambili and Father Amidi, but it still struck me as a great, well-written story 🥹
I love the way in which Adichie always brings forth two different narratives; Nigeria VS America. Whether it be food or politics, it is all described in a way that is clear; I can almost always visualise what is going on. I also love that when Aunt Ifeoma is making the move, it’s not as though she feels patriotic towards America necessarily, it’s a survival tactic and a good one at that.
I felt very torn between Papa’s affirmations and his love of God, versus the way he treated his family, but at the end I felt as though Kambili had made peace with it all and I was so proud of her for that ❤️
I would highly recommend this book to anyone. I’m really intrigued to see what peoples’ reviews will say! ✨
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Death of parent, Classism, Police brutality, and Pregnancy
lanid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Death of parent, Child abuse, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Racism and Police brutality
wntrsaintt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Police brutality
bambidew's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Murder