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rosibook's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kathrynnnnnn's review against another edition
4.0
Well timed reminder to let things go, forgive and be grateful. Vengeance just brings different pain.
ady_soundslike80's review against another edition
Soft DNF. Im just too stressed to read something this emotionally complex
amibaby's review against another edition
I didn’t finish the book cos it was too slow but I skim read the last 200 or so pages and I concluded that it’s a horrible story. I wish I never picked up the book - justice for all the good characters in this book, especially Ndali. HATE her ending, the stupidest thing I’ve read.
krobart's review against another edition
2.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2021/07/19/review-1693-an-orchestra-of-minorities/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2021/07/19/review-1693-an-orchestra-of-minorities/
chrymichael's review against another edition
4.0
Obioma’s books are like ancient greek tragedies. Not as powerful as the Fishermen, but definitely a moving read.
bookedwithamba's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.0
aubreyerin411's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
classicbhaer's review against another edition
2.0
So, this is a very imaginative story. I really loved the premise of the tale and I really enjoyed that it was narrated by a guardian spirit called a chi. The writing itself was really wonderful and I think the author has a gift for sure. I would really like to see what else they have written because the writing is that good.
Unfortunately there were a few things I personally could not get over. The use of a really inappropriate word that honestly has no business being in a book published in 2019, so many other words could have been used to get the point across with ease. Secondly, this was said to be an interpretation of the Oddesey and I did not pick up on it personally, but I am very open to being wrong about this. If you have read it and I just missed it, please let me know.
Also, this book was filled with female objectification and I can only hope that the authors purpose in this is to bring light to this. The main character cannot take any responsibility and is pig headed. He commits a horrible act who hurts someone he is meant to "love". I put it into quotes because it isn't love. The women in this novel are nothing more than their use to the main character. I had such high hopes for this novel, while I did not like this tale at all I will be checking out the authors other work because their writing itself was done very well.
Unfortunately there were a few things I personally could not get over. The use of a really inappropriate word that honestly has no business being in a book published in 2019, so many other words could have been used to get the point across with ease. Secondly, this was said to be an interpretation of the Oddesey and I did not pick up on it personally, but I am very open to being wrong about this. If you have read it and I just missed it, please let me know.
Also, this book was filled with female objectification and I can only hope that the authors purpose in this is to bring light to this. The main character cannot take any responsibility and is pig headed. He commits a horrible act who hurts someone he is meant to "love". I put it into quotes because it isn't love. The women in this novel are nothing more than their use to the main character. I had such high hopes for this novel, while I did not like this tale at all I will be checking out the authors other work because their writing itself was done very well.