Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

Stay with Me

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

298 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Yejide is hoping for a miracle, for a child. It is all her husband wants, all her mother-in-law wants, and she has tried everything - arduous pilgrimages, medical consultations, appeals to God. But when her relatives insist upon a new wife, it is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,064 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 74%
reflective 44%
challenging 32%
dark 27%
tense 23%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 8%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 24%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 44% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 27% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.08

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