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reading_rebellion's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I picked this up on a whim and it was such an unexpectedly good book. It's about a biracial girl who goes on a self discovery journey while in Nigeria for her wealthy father's funeral. I read this as an audiobook and the narrator really made the characters come alive. I love the representation of Nigerian culture and lifestyle. As well as tackling some cultural and political issues as well. Overall a book I liked a lot but it felt like something was missing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol
so_intoreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
5.0
.This book was such a delight and a beauty to behold. Every single part of this book was executed so well; the plot, the characters, Jane's writing style, ugh! this book literally Swept me off my Feet,I loved that this book tackled the issue of abandoment with so much grace. my fav part about this read was how every page and chapter put the african culture on display. 80% of all that was talked about in this book felt so close to home. My fav charader in this book was Tiwa.Jane executed her character to perfection. I will definitely be looking forward to reading more books by Jane igharo. This books is perfect for lovers of african contemporary novels and all fans of "Friends to lovers" This is one hell of a book and yes! I highly recommend…..
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Classism
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
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
3.5
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, and Classism
Moderate: Sexual content