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leamarieee 's review for:
Black Sunday
by Tola Rotimi Abraham
This book made me want to read and read and read. I particularly enjoy that Tola Rotini Abraham uses fables or scripture as an accompaniment for each morally questionable section of the storyline. Her writing, and the segments they follow, make you want to learn more about the Yoruba legends if you have not come across them before. The family relationships are interesting and although it was a welcome surprise to have chapters written from the brothers’ POV, the story does not explore the twins’ relationship as much as I expected and hoped (from reading the blurb).
The exploration of gender dynamics in Lagos, particularly when it comes to Ariyike’s decisions later in her life alongside religion, is eye-opening and at times, quite rightly uncomfortable. Abraham manages to perfectly balance these tougher moments with the fables, without detracting from the heavy emotion. There’s a toughness that is portrayed in all of Abraham’s female characters, in spite of, or maybe because of their unfair amount of adversity compared to their male counterparts. I would read another of her books exploring the strength of these female characters in a heartbeat.
Reviewed in return for a digital copy via NetGalley.
The exploration of gender dynamics in Lagos, particularly when it comes to Ariyike’s decisions later in her life alongside religion, is eye-opening and at times, quite rightly uncomfortable. Abraham manages to perfectly balance these tougher moments with the fables, without detracting from the heavy emotion. There’s a toughness that is portrayed in all of Abraham’s female characters, in spite of, or maybe because of their unfair amount of adversity compared to their male counterparts. I would read another of her books exploring the strength of these female characters in a heartbeat.
Reviewed in return for a digital copy via NetGalley.