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serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
The Joys of Mothehood outlines an experience of marriage and motherhood that was anything but joyful. This Nigerian novel is set in the 1930s-1950s, and its depiction of the impact of patriarchy, polygamy and misogyny on the life of Nnu Ego was compelling, infuriating and heartbreaking. The impact of colonisation was evident and this story also highlighted other issues including ethnic divisions within Nigeria, urbanisation, class, wealth and, of course, gender roles. Sadly this is not an uplifting story but a powerful, important and worthwhile one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
annikareads_'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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Infertility, Misogyny, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
hausofrhetorika's review against another edition
Too emotionally draining for me right now. Unsure if I will come back to it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicide
in7's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Racism