A review by thelovelylibrarylady
Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.0

Stay With Me is a literary fiction novel set in Nigeria. Adébáyọ̀, the author, weaves in many cultural aspects into her writing including the normalized practice of polygamy. The story is told from the viewpoints of a husband and wife who introduce a new woman into their marriage because of their lack of success in getting pregnant. However, this title explores other topics including religion, politics, and the hardships of romantic relationships. I did enjoy this book, but I am not sure I would go out of my way to recommend it to others unless they were looking for a book specifically written by an African author.
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