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A review by jilianh
Changes: A Love Story by Ama Ata Aidoo
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
It has been a while since I finished this so I don't have as many specifics as I'd prefer, but-
Overall I enjoyed this book. I felt like I got a good glimpse into the Ghanan society and culture surrounding our protagonist. I didn't connect well with the characters but it did provoke a lot of thoughts on feminism, societal expectations, and our own desires and their potential consequences in the pursuit of happiness and fulfilment.
I really appreciated that in navigating some of what our protagonist does to steer her life how she wants it, we still see the imperfections that inevitably follow. There is not a single person with a perfect life, perfect romance, perfect family, and perfect career. Something always has to give, and I think the author did a great job of realistically portraying what one sacrifice in pursuit of something else can lead to.
Overall I enjoyed this book. I felt like I got a good glimpse into the Ghanan society and culture surrounding our protagonist. I didn't connect well with the characters but it did provoke a lot of thoughts on feminism, societal expectations, and our own desires and their potential consequences in the pursuit of happiness and fulfilment.
I really appreciated that in navigating some of what our protagonist does to steer her life how she wants it, we still see the imperfections that inevitably follow. There is not a single person with a perfect life, perfect romance, perfect family, and perfect career. Something always has to give, and I think the author did a great job of realistically portraying what one sacrifice in pursuit of something else can lead to.