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anna_mangnus's review
4.0
3.5, I liked the stories but the ending was way too abrupt and unexplained
idenkimifah's review
4.0
A riveting collection of short stories centered around an old 'family house' and its occupants.
Every story follows a different member of the household, exploring vast themes and encapsulating the rural essence which the novel is grounded in. Some stories have an ambiguous feel to them, which in hindsight might put off some readers but personally I feel that's what really makes this book come alive. We don't even know who is actually narrating these tales for us.
A 4.5 and sure to be re-read in the future.
Favourite story: Ibe
Every story follows a different member of the household, exploring vast themes and encapsulating the rural essence which the novel is grounded in. Some stories have an ambiguous feel to them, which in hindsight might put off some readers but personally I feel that's what really makes this book come alive. We don't even know who is actually narrating these tales for us.
A 4.5 and sure to be re-read in the future.
Favourite story: Ibe
nobodyatall's review
4.0
Kind of a cross between a novel and a short story collection.
A fascinating mix of modern and traditional, folk and fairytales, myths, religion and all sorts of other stuff.
Engrossing.
A fascinating mix of modern and traditional, folk and fairytales, myths, religion and all sorts of other stuff.
Engrossing.
pearlbookish's review
4.0
It was an interesting read centered around a house, with different characters and stories, but it ended abruptly like the author was tired and wanted to finish the book,aside that,it was a lovely read.
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