A review by sallygalula
We Were Girls Once by Aiwanose Odafen

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-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

Odafen depicts the complexity of national ethnic identity through the lense of friendship. We Were Girls Once is full of honest and nuanced political observations on post independence Nigeria, the UK & the US. A story full of tragedy, love, trauma, hope and loss. Odafen also includes incredible commentary on religion, feminism and classis. 5 ⭐️
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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Classism