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A review by jotheblackbookworm
Only Big Bumbum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare Kuku
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Omo, bumbum is scarce."
First & foremost ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ + Tax
This may very well be my book of the year.
Temi has felt inadequate since her youth, while all of her friends are filling out, Temi's yansh has remained of humble proportions. Likened to a mopstick, an ironing board, a pancake, is it any wonder that when Temi comes of age she is ready to start the process for her BBL (Brazilian Bum Lift). Temi's revelation to her family is the catalyst to healing, more wahala & home truths.
Told as a multi POV story, Only Big Bum Bum Matters Tomorrow is a humourous but poignant story of the sad reality for many women across the globe.
Women's bodies are more often than not judged; undressed with greedy eyes; hyper sexualised; and abused. Damilare highlighted the aforementioned so well in OBBBMT.
I did question at times why this book included so many pov's, as at times I begun to feel that the story of Temi's quest for an BBL was becoming lost. However, the multi pov was absolutely necessary to contextualising the global phenomenon of BBL's.
Despite the heavy underlying themes (DM for TW's), the humour employed throughout complemented this story so well. Having read Nearly All The Men In Lagos Are Mad, I wasn't sure if the humour would hit the same, but it did 😭🙌🏾
In addition the pacing was spectacular, even up until the final 12 pages, where I found myself in tears (induced by laughter). Pastor Tundé was big mad about the Demon of BumBum 😭😭😭
Character development - chef's kiss!
This was a perfect buddy read!
I would highly recommend that:
1. You pre-order this book.
2. Read this as a buddy read
3. Thank me later
Damilare, you are a literary gem & I cannot wait to read more of your work #fangirling
"People’s opinion of you matters when it comes to character and how you present yourself. But their appraisal of your physical attributes is not your problem."
First & foremost ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ + Tax
This may very well be my book of the year.
Temi has felt inadequate since her youth, while all of her friends are filling out, Temi's yansh has remained of humble proportions. Likened to a mopstick, an ironing board, a pancake, is it any wonder that when Temi comes of age she is ready to start the process for her BBL (Brazilian Bum Lift). Temi's revelation to her family is the catalyst to healing, more wahala & home truths.
Told as a multi POV story, Only Big Bum Bum Matters Tomorrow is a humourous but poignant story of the sad reality for many women across the globe.
Women's bodies are more often than not judged; undressed with greedy eyes; hyper sexualised; and abused. Damilare highlighted the aforementioned so well in OBBBMT.
I did question at times why this book included so many pov's, as at times I begun to feel that the story of Temi's quest for an BBL was becoming lost. However, the multi pov was absolutely necessary to contextualising the global phenomenon of BBL's.
Despite the heavy underlying themes (DM for TW's), the humour employed throughout complemented this story so well. Having read Nearly All The Men In Lagos Are Mad, I wasn't sure if the humour would hit the same, but it did 😭🙌🏾
In addition the pacing was spectacular, even up until the final 12 pages, where I found myself in tears (induced by laughter). Pastor Tundé was big mad about the Demon of BumBum 😭😭😭
Character development - chef's kiss!
This was a perfect buddy read!
I would highly recommend that:
1. You pre-order this book.
2. Read this as a buddy read
3. Thank me later
Damilare, you are a literary gem & I cannot wait to read more of your work #fangirling
"People’s opinion of you matters when it comes to character and how you present yourself. But their appraisal of your physical attributes is not your problem."