A review by happyknitter2020
A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

Loved it, possibly the best book I will read this year, definitely in my Top 10 📚 of 2023.

It's absolutely tragic, Nigerian culture, the difference between the haves & have nots, political corruption, violence, domestic abuse, child criminal exploitation & depression.

Sparkled with sadness.
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