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baddieluvsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
grandpas_farts's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
readersbutterfly's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.5
I really, really enjoyed reading this book. The cadence made the words float by like I was in a dream, before I knew it, the acknowledgements surprised me. A witty, richly narrated, emotional journey through the dating lives of Lagos women, it is full of promise, drama, and the evil ways of these men.
Weyrey=mad person
Weyrey=mad person
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
katialena's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
perfectcupoftea's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Outing, Abandonment, and Pandemic/Epidemic
imaboutthisbookish's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Minor: Rape
Only in like one or two of the stories.lucrecedu's review
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
My favourite short stories were Ode-Pus Complex, Beard Gang, and A Loverโs Vendetta.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Mental illness and War
bookedandbusy15's review
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
funny and a very easy read :) itโs not too long and each of the short stories are easy to get through. check content warnings
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual content
narasbookbunker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
5.0
funny and quick read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Infidelity, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content
chareadsss's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
โ ๏ธ CW: Please do check if you like to know these in advance of reading
I honestly didn't know how to review these short stories initially, guys. What a wild ride ๐ ..but in a great way! I'd been in a reading slump prior to picking this up but the way that I really didn't want to put this down! The perfect book choice to overcome the slump.
This collection was hilarious and scandalous from the get go, and I legit spent most of the time cracking all the way up. Its characters are wild and audacious, and I found the chaos of it all thoroughly entertaining. Whilst the emphasis is on the men of Lagos, I can't lie, some of the women in the collection also displayed some very questionable behaviour ๐
Despite the fact that the collection is full of laugh out loud moments, that's not to say that it doesn't deal with some serious and more complex issues too, and Kuku strikes this balance so so well. One of the latter stories in particular has a slightly different tone and I loved its poignancy where we're brought into the exploration of loss and male vulnerability. I'd also say to approach the last story with caution as it really hones in on its own serious and triggering topic.
I've usually preferred short stories that are interconnected, so am surprised that this flowed for me as well as it did. I don't think there was one story that I didn't enjoy, and I really loved Kuku's writing style and characterisation (even when the characters were shocking and annoying the heck out of me lol). I slyly wish I'd done a buddy read for this ๐ but what a fun and engaging read this was.
I honestly didn't know how to review these short stories initially, guys. What a wild ride ๐ ..but in a great way! I'd been in a reading slump prior to picking this up but the way that I really didn't want to put this down! The perfect book choice to overcome the slump.
This collection was hilarious and scandalous from the get go, and I legit spent most of the time cracking all the way up. Its characters are wild and audacious, and I found the chaos of it all thoroughly entertaining. Whilst the emphasis is on the men of Lagos, I can't lie, some of the women in the collection also displayed some very questionable behaviour ๐
Despite the fact that the collection is full of laugh out loud moments, that's not to say that it doesn't deal with some serious and more complex issues too, and Kuku strikes this balance so so well. One of the latter stories in particular has a slightly different tone and I loved its poignancy where we're brought into the exploration of loss and male vulnerability. I'd also say to approach the last story with caution as it really hones in on its own serious and triggering topic.
I've usually preferred short stories that are interconnected, so am surprised that this flowed for me as well as it did. I don't think there was one story that I didn't enjoy, and I really loved Kuku's writing style and characterisation (even when the characters were shocking and annoying the heck out of me lol). I slyly wish I'd done a buddy read for this ๐ but what a fun and engaging read this was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault