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omoleso's review against another edition
5.0
“I shut my eyes as one receiving a benediction. Inside me something unfurls, joy spreads through my being, unfamiliar yet unquestioned, and I know that this too is a beginning, a promise of wonders to come.”
I don’t want to let this book go. I feel like I deserve more from the author. How did Yejide and Rotimi build their relationship? What did they talk and laugh about? As I thought more about the nature of their budding relationship, tears flowed down my eyes. I cried and let myself cry even more.
Yejide is a heroine, a brave woman that almost lost it all. To see her have this joy at the end felt so fulfilling and deserved. She has earned it and the author rightfully doled out what she deserved. The betrayal, deception, agony, grief, anguish and loss of her many years in life will finally take a back seat to her joy and merited euphoria.
I’m thankful to Ayobami Adebayo for such a beautiful work of fiction. It’s always a delight to read her work.
I don’t want to let this book go. I feel like I deserve more from the author. How did Yejide and Rotimi build their relationship? What did they talk and laugh about? As I thought more about the nature of their budding relationship, tears flowed down my eyes. I cried and let myself cry even more.
Yejide is a heroine, a brave woman that almost lost it all. To see her have this joy at the end felt so fulfilling and deserved. She has earned it and the author rightfully doled out what she deserved. The betrayal, deception, agony, grief, anguish and loss of her many years in life will finally take a back seat to her joy and merited euphoria.
I’m thankful to Ayobami Adebayo for such a beautiful work of fiction. It’s always a delight to read her work.
iriniv's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Αποτυπώνει τη θέσης της γυναίκας στη σύγχρονη Αφρική. Παγιδευμένη ανάμεσα στον εκμοντερνισμό και τις παραδόσεις της πατριαρχικής κοινωνίας, παλεύει να φέρει τη ζωή στα μέτρα της.
favie_omah's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
yeehaw_agenda's review against another edition
4.0
An incredible story of motherhood and the secrets we all carry. Moving and wondrous, the twists of family secrets masterfully written.
ohnoitsnomi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was phenomenal. From beginning to end I was hooked. The story was crafted so beautifully and intimately. The integration of real life events in Naija at the time and the characters loves made the story feel even more real.
neeavenla's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
buttercupgrid's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
rseykora's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0