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omgreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
randyribay's review against another edition
3.0
ramishahmaruf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
stunning and evocative prose, loved the parallel of tyranny at home vs tyranny in the Nigerian government. Very difficult read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
astenson's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
naomilangston's review against another edition
4.0
The premise of this book was fascinating, and I loved learning about the culture, but it was really difficult to get over the weird relationship with the priest.
mewebb's review against another edition
4.0
It was hard for me to get going on this book because of the violence of a father toward his children and wife in the beginning. I did end up enjoying the book. Takes place in Nigeria, a fanatically religious father abuses his kids and wife in awful ways but they are sent to live with their aunt who is a university professor and they see a different life that is filled with laughter and noise. They go from an wealthy huge home to a very small apartment with very little money. Coming home was always dreaded.
imani406's review against another edition
5.0
This was a solid book. Adichie's descriptions in the book blew me away. This book was a page turner. I never expected what occurred toward the end of the book.
chioreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.75
fernandoyataco2311's review against another edition
4.0
Una novela muy interesante que si bien empieza algo lenta, poco a poco te vas adentrando en la vida de Kambili y de Jaja y en las cultura y tradición de Nigeria.
Asi mismo, ofrece un vistazo dd la influencia de la religión católica en países con otras religiones más ancestrales; y es aquí donde se ve afectada la vida de los personajes.
En fin, una novela bastante emotiva por momentos y que me hizo pensar mucho en como dejamos que la religión influya en nuestra vida diaria.
Asi mismo, ofrece un vistazo dd la influencia de la religión católica en países con otras religiones más ancestrales; y es aquí donde se ve afectada la vida de los personajes.
En fin, una novela bastante emotiva por momentos y que me hizo pensar mucho en como dejamos que la religión influya en nuestra vida diaria.