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memorable's review
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
First of all, I really liked the writing style before realizing that this book is just another white saviour story written by a white man.
And let me tell you that Africa is not a country. This book just portrays the whole continent and one country and it also portrays superiority of the UK over Nigeria. This book is just full of clichés.
And let me tell you that Africa is not a country. This book just portrays the whole continent and one country and it also portrays superiority of the UK over Nigeria. This book is just full of clichés.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Forced institutionalization
Minor: Infidelity
ifersinklings's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
2012: first reading 3 stars
2021: second reading for bookclub 4 stars
2021: second reading for bookclub 4 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Grief, Infidelity, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Suicide
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