apeachy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
"Q: What do you call an honest Lagosian?
A: Dead. -riddles and jokes page, Nigerian Journal" (pg.114)
Definitely worth the read! Surprisingly wholesome at times as the characters turn from wary strangers to found family. Each coming from harsh pasts, they join together to fend against government corruption and classism in Lagos. The harsh realities within the city juxtaposed with deadpan humor and matter-of-fact wit made for great laugh-out-loud moments.
I found at times (especially at the very beginning and the end of the book) that the characters were trapped within the plot's needs and progression despite their own character motivations, but despite that there were many memorable parts that make me recommend this book, especially to fans of ensemble casts in stories!
A: Dead. -riddles and jokes page, Nigerian Journal" (pg.114)
Definitely worth the read! Surprisingly wholesome at times as the characters turn from wary strangers to found family. Each coming from harsh pasts, they join together to fend against government corruption and classism in Lagos. The harsh realities within the city juxtaposed with deadpan humor and matter-of-fact wit made for great laugh-out-loud moments.
I found at times (especially at the very beginning and the end of the book) that the characters were trapped within the plot's needs and progression despite their own character motivations, but despite that there were many memorable parts that make me recommend this book, especially to fans of ensemble casts in stories!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Death, and War
Minor: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
marionhoney's review
dark
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Rape, Blood, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Police brutality, and Sexism
Minor: Cancer, Cannibalism, Child death, Colonisation, Death of parent, Drug use, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Violence, Slavery, and Suicide
ssreadsintranslation's review
adventurous
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
This book started off pretty slow but got way more interesting about 100 pages in. If you're struggling at the beginning, I recommend sticking with it. I ended up really enjoying the dynamics between all of the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Sexual assault, Violence, Gun violence, and Death
Minor: Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage
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