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A review by 2kerrymehome
Welcome to Lagos by Chibundu Onuzo
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
4.0
I loved the descriptions of Lagos, and the knowing love with which the author describes Nigeria's faults. I appreciate that Onuzo's books tackle political challenges in people's personal lives. I like that she gives her characters power and sees what they do with it.
I think I was left wanting to see more that took place between the characters to forge their found family. There was the initial hardship, but then they were instantly so close, and it didn't feel earned. I had a hard time connecting to their successes and failures when I felt the bond between them was a bit flimsy, even with so much time to build it up.
Between this book and Sankofa, I'm learning that Onuzo's books don't have sequential plots. The characters meander and you don't know where they will land. It's something I'm growing to appreciate. I love her writing.
I think I was left wanting to see more that took place between the characters to forge their found family. There was the initial hardship, but then they were instantly so close, and it didn't feel earned. I had a hard time connecting to their successes and failures when I felt the bond between them was a bit flimsy, even with so much time to build it up.
Between this book and Sankofa, I'm learning that Onuzo's books don't have sequential plots. The characters meander and you don't know where they will land. It's something I'm growing to appreciate. I love her writing.