Reviews

Creatures of Passage by Morowa Yejidé

ashtonj's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense

4.0

callieisreading's review against another edition

5.0

Long-listed for the Women's Prize. Yejide's novel about Nepthys Kinwell, a women who taxis people in need in her haunted 67 Plymouth is beautiful and haunting, and I immediately listened to it again after I finished it. I loved the characters and all of their stories, despite the troubling things that happen. Kind of wish I was listening to it now!

Also, Yejide narrates the audiobook and is SO GOOD. I loved it so much.

ssinforshort's review against another edition

5.0

Beautifully written. This novel was magical and engrossing.

I loved the repetitive phrases and sayings the characters and narrator used throughout the story.

Even though the topics are tough, the writing and characters kept me smiling.

mizpurplest's review against another edition

4.0

Dark, sad, poignant and beautiful. There were times when I had to put this down for a few days and escape to a happier world, but this book is absolutely worth the trauma.

laurenla's review against another edition

4.25

Really Enjoyed. magical realism? intergenerational. 

lyriclorelei's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-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

This has such a captivating atmosphere and I want to know so much more about the world.

heathssm's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

3.5

fclancy93's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

4.75

faridehk's review against another edition

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

ajroe22's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-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

3.75

I love how the author used so many fantasy elements but still told such a grounded story.