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chichio's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.25
Oh, this epic was such a delight despite the harsh themes that it deals with. I’m a glutton for all things mythology and this was such an unique blend of Greek and West African mythology, discussing not only the abuse of women under the patriarchy but also the downsides of fame, the conflict of loving the product of abuse, the sacrifices of a mother and the power that female solidarity provides.
heathssm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
sophiepooper's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dean_the_bean's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
sphynxreads's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Very interesting! Mildly enjoyed.
elysenicole213's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
listette's review
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gripping story that won’t leave me for a while. The rage of Modupe left an aftertaste in my tongue.
The writing is beautiful and Inua Ellams narrates his own story perfectly!
The writing is beautiful and Inua Ellams narrates his own story perfectly!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
scienceteacherb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Awesome poetic cadence.aridoubra's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I wolfed this one down. It reads like a poem. As an avid fan of mythology, this was a cross over I didn't know I needed. The mesh of Nigerian and Greek gods was exquisite. My favorite character, Modupe, what a woman- beautiful, strong, and committed to justice to the end. Just a beautiful work of art. 🤌🏾🤌🏾
cutlet's review
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75