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The Sweetest Remedy
by Jane Igharo
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I received a copy of this book as a gift.
"The Sweetest Remedy" follows a young woman named Hannah as she travels to Nigeria to attend her estranged father's funeral. Hannah never had a relationship with her father, because her father got her American mother pregnant, and went back home to Nigeria without a trace. Now, Hannah has returned to Nigeria as per her father's last request, to get to know the family she has never met.
I really enjoyed the sibling relationship representation in this story. Hannah grew up without siblings, so when she goes to Nigeria and learns more about the other half of her identity, and she gets to meet her siblings for the first time, it is heartwarming. Most of the siblings are a little standoffish in the beginning, but I loved seeing their relationship with one another grow and develop over time. Sibling bonds are so special, and I loved seeing Hannah's siblings open up to her.
I think this book also has some great discussions about identity. Hannah grew up not knowing half of herself because her father rejected her. She is Nigerian, but never had anyone to discuss that with, and her mother, though supportive, is white, and has no idea what it is like for Hannah.
There is a romance between Hannah and one other character, but it felt like a subplot, which is fine, as long as someone does not go into this book thinking it is a romance.
There are ALOT of points of view in this book. I do think we got a more robust reading experience because there are so many points of view, but I do think there were too many points of view to become deeply connected with any one character's story.
I am very pleased with my initial reading experience from Jane Igharo, and I look forward to reading more from her in the future.
"The Sweetest Remedy" follows a young woman named Hannah as she travels to Nigeria to attend her estranged father's funeral. Hannah never had a relationship with her father, because her father got her American mother pregnant, and went back home to Nigeria without a trace. Now, Hannah has returned to Nigeria as per her father's last request, to get to know the family she has never met.
I really enjoyed the sibling relationship representation in this story. Hannah grew up without siblings, so when she goes to Nigeria and learns more about the other half of her identity, and she gets to meet her siblings for the first time, it is heartwarming. Most of the siblings are a little standoffish in the beginning, but I loved seeing their relationship with one another grow and develop over time. Sibling bonds are so special, and I loved seeing Hannah's siblings open up to her.
I think this book also has some great discussions about identity. Hannah grew up not knowing half of herself because her father rejected her. She is Nigerian, but never had anyone to discuss that with, and her mother, though supportive, is white, and has no idea what it is like for Hannah.
There is a romance between Hannah and one other character, but it felt like a subplot, which is fine, as long as someone does not go into this book thinking it is a romance.
There are ALOT of points of view in this book. I do think we got a more robust reading experience because there are so many points of view, but I do think there were too many points of view to become deeply connected with any one character's story.
I am very pleased with my initial reading experience from Jane Igharo, and I look forward to reading more from her in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Classism
Moderate: Sexual content