A review by linkalipski
His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie

reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

It’s an interesting read and I’m glad I got to read it. It’s a way to expand ones cultural knowledge and be immersed in different ways of living.

That said, while I empathised with many of the characters because of their difficult situations, I didn’t like any of the characters. They are very authentically human but I personally wouldn’t want to be friends with any of them. I don’t know if the author meant to make them all equally unlikeable or if it’s just me… probably just me. 

This story could be summed up with « sexism does not make people happy and promotes cultures of unhealthy interpersonal control ». 

I don’t know how I feel about the story. Overall, I feel both frustrated and saddened that they are all just following sexist culture that clearly just creates issues. Also, I find Afi to be no more moral than the rest of them even though she is presenting as having integrity. I need time to reflect on this book before I know what I get out of it.