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lonnahroyale's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I loved each one of the sisters. I felt for each one of them. It shows that black women do not all experience the same things and that people grieve in different ways.
italo_carlvino's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Read “Passion” for the class I am TA for
mslaura's review against another edition
4.0
This book is essentially a collection of sequential, linked short stories. Like most short story collections, I enjoyed some stories more than others. Taken as a whole, though, I thought the book did a very effective job of conveying the history and culture of Uganda in a very satisfying and moving way. Overall a good read.
soafricane's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I read Doreen's book back in high school. Tropical Fish is an easy and entertaining read which encompasses beautifully told memories and a true reflection of the life of a young Ugandan girl in the lower middle class society of the country. Reading it felt like some parts of my childhood were being retold to me. Never related so much with a book. Worthy purchase.
lmurray74's review against another edition
4.0
Eight short connected stories relating to three sisters in Entebbe, Uganda. The stories are chronological and they each offer a snapshot of life. The final story ended with me wanting to know what happens next, but that's the way of many short stories. The emotional impact of the stories varies, with the ordinary coming up against tragedy. The ordinary gives the stories their strength with one exception. This one exception gets so far under your skin, and I found myself wanting to change the end. I didn't know it was coming so I'm not giving it away. I look forward to reading more from Doreen Baingana. and more about the main characters here if possible.
helen88's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
catouch's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.0
ninachachu's review
3.0
A set of short stories featuring three Ugandan sisters, covering various stages of their lives in Entebbe, Kampala and the US. One of the new young African writers.
slantedspines's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is told through a series of short stories (which range from first-person POV, such as a letter or diary entry, to third-person POV) centering around three sisters who live in Uganda. It shares their experiences with life, sex, Christianity, and AIDS. A large portion of this follows Christine as she moves to LA where she struggles to adjust, and then after eight years when she returns to Uganda and again grapples with the notion of “home.” While there are references to the political climate, it is more about these women’s experiences than the details of Ugandan politics. Very insightful and reflective.