A review by cleoreads
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin

dark emotional funny informative sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Unputdownable, tragically funny and calamitous. Shoneyin does a great job of laying bare the lack of regard and compassion society has for women who can’t meet societal expectations, or who chooses to reject them. 

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