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susie_bee's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, and Rape
heather667's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Body shaming, Classism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol, Excrement, Adult/minor relationship, Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Murder, and Rape
Minor: Deportation, Kidnapping, and Vomit
christinesreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Rape, Pedophilia, and Murder
bookdragon217's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters was just the story I needed to whisk me away for a while. The dual POV's and air of mystery kept me interested the entire time. Walters' vibrant storytelling brought the culture and vibe of Lagos to life. Seeing the story unfold in pieces through different characters and flashbacks really built up the suspense nicely. The themes of generational trauma, abandonment, and classism of Lagos blended nicely with the overall story. Thrillers after a while start feeling redundant but this one had a unique feel and a cast of characters that had me looking at everyone suspiciously. I love when authors can write a unique blend of characters without it feeling muddled and confusing. Also, the idea that nothing is at it seems echoed throughout the story and fit the reveal perfectly.
If you're a thriller reader and looking for a new author to add to your TBR, consider picking this one up. Thanks to @atriabooks for the gifted copy.
You'll love this one if you like stories with:
🇳🇬 dual POV's
🇳🇬 Nigerian setting and language
🇳🇬 secrets of elite society
🇳🇬 diasporic experiences
🇳🇬 fast paced thrillers where everyone is a suspect
🇳🇬 slow reveals
🇳🇬 secrets and lies
🇳🇬 suspicious characters
I can't wait to read more from Vanessa Walters. I thoroughly enjoyed her way of storytelling and her ability to bring the setting to life.
Minor: Rape, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
mysterymom40's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Violence, Slavery, Domestic abuse, Chronic illness, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Infidelity, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Self harm, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Murder, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Body shaming, Child death, and Death of parent
Minor: Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Drug abuse, and Vomit
starrysteph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Body shaming, Child death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Addiction, Classism, Infidelity, Murder, Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, and Sexual assault