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A review by r_eva
Nigerians in Space by Deji Bryce Olukotun
2.0
This story had so much potential and I honestly got very excited about it from reading its first few pages. However, as a Nigerian, I discovered that there was a lack of research about some details in this book.
The jumps in time were unnecessary, Melle's skin transformation incredulous, her meeting with Tinuke loosely tied, and Wale's kidnapping action and divorce unresolved.
Furthermore, Melissa's death (or something of that sort), Thursday's behaviour, and the whole ending just felt completely jumbled and rushed.
The excuse might be that it's a debut novel but I've honestly seen better from other authors. I wanted to read the sequel but I'm not inclined to after reading this one.
I am not impressed.
The jumps in time were unnecessary, Melle's skin transformation incredulous, her meeting with Tinuke loosely tied, and Wale's kidnapping action and divorce unresolved.
Furthermore, Melissa's death (or something of that sort), Thursday's behaviour, and the whole ending just felt completely jumbled and rushed.
The excuse might be that it's a debut novel but I've honestly seen better from other authors. I wanted to read the sequel but I'm not inclined to after reading this one.
I am not impressed.