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patriciaduran's review
3.0
2.5 rounded to 3. A group of Nigerian women living and working in Singapore get together for a book club and get involved in each other’s lives. And of course, since it’s a group of women, there will be gossip and discord.
One Nigerian single male comes into the picture and what a coinkydink, they all either: know him/want to date him/want to sabotage his career/have sex with him. Author overdid it on the whole ‘I’m living in Singapore while I write part of this book so I’ll include a lot of Singapore nuances….multiple times.’ Also, publishing date on the book was Oct 2022. Why isn’t ‘Black’ capitalized like it should be? For that, for making it seem like everyone living in Singapore is filthy rich, and for rushing the ending, I’ll give it a 2.5…bumped to 3.
One Nigerian single male comes into the picture and what a coinkydink, they all either: know him/want to date him/want to sabotage his career/have sex with him. Author overdid it on the whole ‘I’m living in Singapore while I write part of this book so I’ll include a lot of Singapore nuances….multiple times.’ Also, publishing date on the book was Oct 2022. Why isn’t ‘Black’ capitalized like it should be? For that, for making it seem like everyone living in Singapore is filthy rich, and for rushing the ending, I’ll give it a 2.5…bumped to 3.
kellygreenhicks's review
4.0
Thanks to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for a digital copy of this debut novel for my honest opinion.
I enjoyed the ex-pat storyline of three Nigerian women living and working in Singapore. I really love traveling through books and the Singapore storyline did not disappoint. This book contains themes of women's friendship, diverse characters, and the vibe of a soap opera.
This is the November selection for the Read With Jenna book club.
I enjoyed the ex-pat storyline of three Nigerian women living and working in Singapore. I really love traveling through books and the Singapore storyline did not disappoint. This book contains themes of women's friendship, diverse characters, and the vibe of a soap opera.
This is the November selection for the Read With Jenna book club.
akeverl's review
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a frustrating book. There were some things I really liked about it. I loved getting the expat view of Singapore. Having most of those expats be Nigerians or people with Nigerian family history was a very interesting layer.
That being said, I found some of the characters very annoying and did not like spending time with them. The author also fell into the trap of most modern authors where A large portion of the book is spent focused on the characters, thoughts and feelings.
That being said, I found some of the characters very annoying and did not like spending time with them. The author also fell into the trap of most modern authors where A large portion of the book is spent focused on the characters, thoughts and feelings.
bookmarc's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thewolfcatcher's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book kept my interest, but I couldn't stand the characters. I guess that was the point, they all had backstories that made them act in incredibly selfish ways
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
devynne12's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
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? Yes
3.5
mama_llama_'s review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
4.0
It took me a little bit to get into the book but in the end, really liked it. I learned a lot about Singapore, Nigeria, different people's perspective and experiences. A book that I have discusse with others afterward.
shwethav's review
3.0
I really wanted to like this book. It was boring in many parts with prolonged drama.
unleishthebooks's review
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
When a new male character enters their circle, it disrupts the balance entirely. Most importantly, the novel emphasizes that no matter where you go, you can never truly escape your past—it follows you.
Ms. Fadipe’s writing is beautifully crafted, bringing the physical surroundings to life with rich, vivid descriptions. She expertly weaves together the stories of three deeply complex women, making the reader feel every layer of their emotions—sometimes raw, sometimes erratic, but always deeply human. The tension in the story builds gradually, leading to an unexpected climax and a satisfying resolution.
Kehinde Fadipe is a fantastic storyteller, and I cannot wait to see what she writes next. I’m grateful to Grand Central Publishing, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced digital copy of The Sun Sets in Singapore.
Ms. Fadipe’s writing is beautifully crafted, bringing the physical surroundings to life with rich, vivid descriptions. She expertly weaves together the stories of three deeply complex women, making the reader feel every layer of their emotions—sometimes raw, sometimes erratic, but always deeply human. The tension in the story builds gradually, leading to an unexpected climax and a satisfying resolution.
Kehinde Fadipe is a fantastic storyteller, and I cannot wait to see what she writes next. I’m grateful to Grand Central Publishing, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advanced digital copy of The Sun Sets in Singapore.
postallyyours's review
informative
tense
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? Yes
4.0