sarahpiwko's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.25
This was one of the required readings for my Contemporary Fiction course... it would never be a story that I would pick up just for my own enjoyment. It was a pretty easy read but I found the story extremely dull and I never was fully invested in the story. Also I struggled a lot with the way the author formatted the dialogue, at times it was very hard to know who was speaking or when it would shift to another character's voice.
athenatamsin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-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? Yes
3.5
caty_murray's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
3.75
lithbax's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting writing and important message, but the plot itself is a bit dull
em_of_swags's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
covers very important topics and I really liked it at first but the mc/author(?) seemed kind of fatphobic and women were described in a weird way. still important to read though i guess
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, and Death
Moderate: War, Animal death, Gore, Torture, Sexism, Police brutality, and Alcohol
bibliobabe94's review against another edition
2.0
Rufus is a new journalist in Nigeria who is trying to find a kidnapped British woman, while trying to avoid both the rebels and the soldiers. A solemn novel, with a theme of justice in it's many forms.
tabeajtabeaj's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alexsurelovestoread's review against another edition
4.0
read for Lynn Badia's Literature Of The Earth Class. I think it's probably the second to least favorite book of mine we've read so far, but nonetheless I thought it was a good story. Just got bored with the writing and felt that at some points it would have been more enjoyable to hear it as an audiobook rather than written word.
goodgraces's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
thatothernigeriangirl's review against another edition
I started it in January and didn’t feel the need to go back. Will try again in 2023, bi idhnillah