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missrosymaplemoth's review against another edition
4.0
☀️14/20
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Child abuse
Moderate: Pregnancy, Blood, Murder, and Miscarriage
alec_may's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Infertility, Pregnancy, Classism, Religious bigotry, Violence, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
bookycnidaria'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Violence, Emotional abuse, Murder, Child abuse, Child death, Gaslighting, and Physical abuse
the_planetarywanderer'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Religious bigotry, and Colonisation
Minor: Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, and War
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
ikejnat'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
4.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Sexism
Minor: Murder
melitiamelitia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Torture, Death, Blood, Violence, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Miscarriage, Child abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detail, and War
eggpotato's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, and Violence
Moderate: Colonisation, Death, and Death of parent
cami7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotry, Torture, Blood, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Colonisation
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