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A review by bookedupandbusy
Someday, Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
4.0
Damn… this book… when a fictional story is so real and can drag you through the protagonist’s grieving journey, as though it is you experiencing the grief and loss, that is a talented writer right there.
As much as this book is depressing, the rawness of the narrative will keep you reading. I just had to find out what happened and how Eve would cope with her loss and heartbreak.
The story has taught me that family and friends are so important when it comes to loss and grief. Eve’s close-knit Nigerian family and siblings; Nate and Gloria, really shaped Eve’s character and navigated her grief. I appreciated the humorous exchanges and admired the fact that they were still the ‘annoying’ siblings we sometimes have, helping Eve to find a sense of normality again.
I loved the exploration of Eve and her mother-in-law, Aspen’s relationship. Aspen’s behaviour was dreadful, and she did not respect Eve, however (unpopular opinion coming…) there is also a side of me that expressed sympathy for Aspen as a grieving mother – I have mixed feelings about their relationship but I think the author did an amazing job in providing a helicopter view on those left behind, when someone dies by suicide.
An emotional and depressing, yet brilliant read (and I feel bad saying that due to the subject matter).
As much as this book is depressing, the rawness of the narrative will keep you reading. I just had to find out what happened and how Eve would cope with her loss and heartbreak.
The story has taught me that family and friends are so important when it comes to loss and grief. Eve’s close-knit Nigerian family and siblings; Nate and Gloria, really shaped Eve’s character and navigated her grief. I appreciated the humorous exchanges and admired the fact that they were still the ‘annoying’ siblings we sometimes have, helping Eve to find a sense of normality again.
I loved the exploration of Eve and her mother-in-law, Aspen’s relationship. Aspen’s behaviour was dreadful, and she did not respect Eve, however (unpopular opinion coming…) there is also a side of me that expressed sympathy for Aspen as a grieving mother – I have mixed feelings about their relationship but I think the author did an amazing job in providing a helicopter view on those left behind, when someone dies by suicide.
An emotional and depressing, yet brilliant read (and I feel bad saying that due to the subject matter).