mariamheartsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
bookwrm526's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
drewlou99's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kimisaboss123's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.75
jules_25's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
flaviasantos's review against another edition
5.0
Re-tellings from stories, myths and History from Nigeria, Persia, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Guinea, The Gambia, Southern Mauritiana, Lesotho, Egypt, China & Mesopotamia.
I loved every single one of the 13 stories. A few were better than others, but overall, all great!
Bolu also writes beautifully, and it was interesting noting in different stories her style at the same time as the narrative was different each time.
Lovely read!
I loved every single one of the 13 stories. A few were better than others, but overall, all great!
Bolu also writes beautifully, and it was interesting noting in different stories her style at the same time as the narrative was different each time.
Lovely read!
16swest's review against another edition
1.0
I really tried with this book. So hard. Simply put, Bolu is regrettably, a bad writer. Not only are the actions of the characters totally unmotivated and don't make sense, but the writing is completely unnatural and forced. Great premise, executed poorly in the wrong hands. Not what I wanted, not what I needed, do not recommend.
leila_reads_too_much's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-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? Yes
5.0
nothoughtsjustcows's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75