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apeachy's review against another edition
- 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
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!
Moderate: Death, War, and Classism
Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault
marionhoney's review
- 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
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Drug use, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Excrement, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation
evieolive's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gore, Sexual violence, Mass/school shootings, and Murder
Moderate: Cancer and Miscarriage
Minor: Confinement and Colonisation
ssreadsintranslation's review
- 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
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Miscarriage