The Impatient by Djaïli Amadou Amal
July 9, 2023 .
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I absolutely enjoyed how fast-paced this book was, and I loved the short chapters 😍. Djaili’s writing is sharp and unapologetic, a...
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July 9, 2023 .
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I absolutely enjoyed how fast-paced this book was, and I loved the short chapters 😍. Djaili’s writing is sharp and unapologetic, a...
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July 14, 2023 .
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Ayòbámi Adébáyọ̀ commands the attention of her audience with all the imperiousness of an aged matriarch thrilling her offspring by...
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June 20, 2023 .
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It was clear that sons were currency, and only those blessed with them would be supported and listened to.
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June 13, 2023 .
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Finally, this collection gets bonus points for being very Afrocentric in its attempt to explore stories from home vis-à-vis the pe...
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June 7, 2023 .
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It started off as an easy read for me until it got to the point I cried for a Nigeria I have not and will never experience. ...
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June 6, 2023 .
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Her masterful storytelling ensures a seamless fusion of genres, creating a unique reading experience that leaves a lasting impress...
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June 27, 2023 .
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The story is filled with bad decisions, low self-esteem, violence and pain, rape, army brutality, old-age beliefs, and hope ...
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June 3, 2023 .
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The intentionality of the characters and the tradition-teaching made the whole reading experience thoroughly enjoyable
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May 30, 2023 .
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This book deals with issues of child marriage, patriarchy, domestic violence, family in-breeding, Buhari’s military regime, ...
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May 22, 2023 .
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I recommend this book to anyone keen on African books that cover the themes of rape, child marriage and domestic violence.
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May 22, 2023 .
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I believe that Ukamaka wanted this to be an awakening and a drive for revolution, to make us angry to stand up and challenge the w...
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May 22, 2023 .
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An invaluable life lesson that one can learn from Ogadinma is that unless women learn to stand up for themselves, patriarchy will ...
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