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A review by bookedupandbusy
The List by Yomi Adegoke
4.0
Set in London, Ola Olajide, a high-profile feminist journalist is marrying the love of her life in one month's time. She and her fiance Michael are the 'couple goals' of their social networks and seem to have it all. That is, until one morning when they both wake up to the same message: 'Oh my god, have you seen The List?'
The story prompts the question: Would you stand by someone you love, even though they have been accused of something you stand against? This was the challenge feminist Ola faced when her fiancé was being accused of assault on The List; a list featuring alleged abusive men. I have read so many stories from the victim’s point of view, that reading from the point of view of the accused, gave a different and very interesting perspective on the scenario.
This story is messy and filled with rumours and drama. There are many themes explored: feminism, sexual assault, online bullying, abuse, relationship trust issues, just to name a few. As sensitive as the topics are, this was such an intriguing read, I read the first 100 pages in a day as it was additive, the suspense was killing me and I just had to know if The List was true, but there is also a VERY DARK side to the story, it’s topical and highlights the dangers of social media, cancel culture and generally not knowing who is behind the screens.
I found both Michael & Ola to be super annoying characters (I love flawed characters
The story prompts the question: Would you stand by someone you love, even though they have been accused of something you stand against? This was the challenge feminist Ola faced when her fiancé was being accused of assault on The List; a list featuring alleged abusive men. I have read so many stories from the victim’s point of view, that reading from the point of view of the accused, gave a different and very interesting perspective on the scenario.
This story is messy and filled with rumours and drama. There are many themes explored: feminism, sexual assault, online bullying, abuse, relationship trust issues, just to name a few. As sensitive as the topics are, this was such an intriguing read, I read the first 100 pages in a day as it was additive, the suspense was killing me and I just had to know if The List was true, but there is also a VERY DARK side to the story, it’s topical and highlights the dangers of social media, cancel culture and generally not knowing who is behind the screens.
I found both Michael & Ola to be super annoying characters (I love flawed characters