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A review by readerette
Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth by Wole Soyinka
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The verbosity distracts from the mystery. There is way too much backstory on everyone, and most of it ends up completely irrelevant to the core plot.
Interesting insights into life in Nigeria. I felt nothing for any of the characters and I only finished because it was for a book club. All the female characters were worriers or caretakers or both, and fully on the sidelines of the plot. There wasn't much more variety in the male characters, but since all the main characters were male it was easier for them to get some nuance.
Interesting insights into life in Nigeria. I felt nothing for any of the characters and I only finished because it was for a book club. All the female characters were worriers or caretakers or both, and fully on the sidelines of the plot. There wasn't much more variety in the male characters, but since all the main characters were male it was easier for them to get some nuance.