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
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
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!
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!