A review by wrenl
The Nigerwife by Vanessa Walters

mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

This is a curious look into Nigerian expat culture that feels disconnected. I didn’t feel drawn to either character, and I think the back and forth between their chapters made it hard to follow the story. I don’t really get why Nicole does what she does, and it makes it harder to sympathize with her. And Claudine is fine I guess, but I have similar issues with her lack of character development. I wanted to DNF and probably should have, but the tiny whisper of a mystery kept me turning pages even if I wasn’t into the book.
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