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A review by georgia59
Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I actually think this is a four star book, but because of the subject matter and the way it left me feeling I've only given it three (more precisely 3.75).
Well structured, well written. Distinct voices for each of the characters and a clear division between two timelines.
One of my most disliked tropes is infidelity and this novel had a hefty dose of it. What Yejide and Akin do to each other is painful and unpleasant to witness and I didn't enjoy the reading of it. This, more than the subject of child loss (despite being a mother myself), was the thing that brought the novel down for me.
Well structured, well written. Distinct voices for each of the characters and a clear division between two timelines.
One of my most disliked tropes is infidelity and this novel had a hefty dose of it. What Yejide and Akin do to each other is painful and unpleasant to witness and I didn't enjoy the reading of it. This, more than the subject of child loss (despite being a mother myself), was the thing that brought the novel down for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Sexual content