Reviews

I Do Not Come to You by Chance by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

teresa_a's review

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

nanaammareads's review

lighthearted

5.0

jeanclaire's review

emotional funny reflective 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

neverenoughhhh's review against another edition

3.0

This book was definitely something. I have to say I definitely laughed a few times. All in all a good book that I'll re-read again in the future

amakaazie's review against another edition

5.0

I enjoyed this book. Took me on an interesting journey, giving me a wide range of emotions, from sadness to pity, then anger, intrigue, fear, more anger, relief and then confusion. Not sure if the ending is what I think it is

bananabread_'s review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.75

yedeireads's review

3.0

Really liked this book, though it was pretty predictable.

the_idlereader's review

3.0

beautifully written. ✅
unnecessarily long stories. ❌ - the book could have ended at about 200 pages. however, this would be helpful for the movie adaptation. (which i’m so looking forward to seeing).

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loved that it took us through the OG 419 story. i also loved the emphasis on education (regardless that things might not turn out as you expect), education is important.

i totally recommend. the author is an intelligent writer!

imaima's review

adventurous relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

ashieee's review against another edition

funny medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

I fell very easily into this book and thoroughly enjoyed every page. There is a lot that you could unpack about poverty and class, corruption, gender roles, and politics in Nigeria but I feel like the book doesn’t take itself too seriously so you have the option to do a really light read and just go along for the ride, or think more deeply about some of the topics it raises. Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani has a very unique voice which I absolutely adored. Keen to read more by her after finishing this!