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foosk's review
emotional
funny
sad
fast-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? Yes
3.0
lunesoleilciel's review
4.0
This was such a heavy book. The author captured dread, compulsion and aversion impeccably. It’s relatively short but dense and I can’t stop thinking about it. Definitely recommend.
The title of that last chapter...the last chapter. Man...
The title of that last chapter...the last chapter. Man...
jenlengland's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Blood, and Murder
xoxo_kae's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
johanna_dombrowski's review
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
brooke2003's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ellysreads's review
4.0
General comment
Such an interesting dynamic between the sisters, would love to see it explored on screen. Felt like good reading for dipping in and out of or a book for a lazy morning.
Characters
Favourite character: Ayoola.
Did the characters feel real? Mostly.
Plot
Did the story keep you guessing? Yes.
Favourite part of the book? Korede's hospital scenes.
Any type of scene or feeling conjured well? Trust. Sisterhood.
Did it grip you? No.
Setting
Enough detail of setting for the plot, but not particularly notable!
Laugh scale 5/10
Cry scale 0/10
Type of reader you'd recommend it to: People who enjoy strong female characters etc.
Reminded me of: Brit Bennett, The Vanishing Half, Gail Honeyman.
Such an interesting dynamic between the sisters, would love to see it explored on screen. Felt like good reading for dipping in and out of or a book for a lazy morning.
Characters
Favourite character: Ayoola.
Did the characters feel real? Mostly.
Plot
Did the story keep you guessing? Yes.
Favourite part of the book? Korede's hospital scenes.
Any type of scene or feeling conjured well? Trust. Sisterhood.
Did it grip you? No.
Setting
Enough detail of setting for the plot, but not particularly notable!
Laugh scale 5/10
Cry scale 0/10
Type of reader you'd recommend it to: People who enjoy strong female characters etc.
Reminded me of: Brit Bennett, The Vanishing Half, Gail Honeyman.
lochlyn's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
liakeller's review
3.0
Interesting book about a culture I know little about (Africa, not serial killers...). I liked the writing style and it was amusing.
kdat's review
4.0
I didn’t immediately take to this one. But ultimately, I ended up enjoying it. Although the ending was rather unsatisfying - maybe it is a setup for a sequel. I really liked the writing and the short chapters. It made it easy to stay engaged. The characters weren’t necessarily likeable but they were complex and interesting.