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booksxnaps's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! What a fantastic book! I have to find the author just to tell her she really outdid herself with this book. I cannot find one flaw. The story flowed effortlessly even though it alternates between the present and the past.
Of the three main characters,The Adejide women, Kambirinachi’s story will probably remain etched in my mind for a long time.
How she talks about food and the cities in this book was just amazing.
With heavy themes like abuse, loss, depression, family, sexuality, love, and relationships, Francesca was able to tell such a moving story. The way it ended had my heart racing and full at the same time.
I honestly stan!
Of the three main characters,The Adejide women, Kambirinachi’s story will probably remain etched in my mind for a long time.
How she talks about food and the cities in this book was just amazing.
With heavy themes like abuse, loss, depression, family, sexuality, love, and relationships, Francesca was able to tell such a moving story. The way it ended had my heart racing and full at the same time.
I honestly stan!
daxual's review against another edition
5.0
It took a few chapters for this one to grab a hold of me; then, once I was invested, I wanted to both read it very slowly and all at once. It's a glorious read--painful at times, yes, but not in a way that eclipses the moments of joy. The fumbling for connection, the cycles of love and loss, the moments of recognition and of recognition withheld, are all so real. And seriously, why do all of the Nigerian novels that I read make me hungry?
It's early in the year but I already know that this is going to be one of my favorite reads of 2024.
It's early in the year but I already know that this is going to be one of my favorite reads of 2024.
gabybenitez's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
One of the best books I’ve ever read! and a debut???!!! Mind blown and can’t recommend this enough.
yvonnemh's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so alive, it hums. Taiye, Kehinde and Kambirinachi are so clearly developed, physically, emotionally, that you feel their experiences in your bones. Rich, sumptuous, like Taiye’s cooking you want to gorge yourself and left grateful to be fully satiated.
beth21's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
mortuary_gremlin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
This is the best book I’ve read in a long time. The prose is phenomenal and the interweaving storylines are masterful. Genuinely an incredible piece of literature.
jkleclerc's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
lormurenzi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.5
dinahrachel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0