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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
This is a phenomenonal collection of stories. I don't remember where I learned of this book but I'm so glad I checked it out. It has a lot of uncanny and surreal moments. There's an emphasis on family, tradition, gender roles, and class. It's all written with so much empathy and care. The horror and fantasy elements in some stories are subtle but effectively written. I am definitely eager to read more from 'Pemi Aguda. :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Grief
Brilliant and thoughtfully written collection of stories - can’t recommend enough
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really loved a lot of these short stories. Many were a bit dark and had a magical realism aspect.
the economy of her language and lyricism of her prose = wow
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Insanely good. Not a single bad or eh story. Every single one is lived in and poignant. Some deeply real and some so mystical but all emotionally driven. Some fill your heart, and others rip it out. I know it just became 2025, but I started it last year, sooo easily one of my favorites of 2024.