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The book holds me softly, cuddly, and I am glad I decided to read it when I did. I was totally blown away, and for this reason, I totally recommend it. ...
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The writing was very readable, with simple words and sentences that flowed easily....
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This is a beautifully written story, a love story, an odyssey, and ultimately a tragedy. An undeniable stunner....
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I highly recommend this book from the deepest part of my heart and soul, with my generation and gods backing me. This is a 5-star read and deserves all the flowers....
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The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukewe-Onuobia
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As usual, I have nothing but praise for Efua's writing. It's easy to read, and you're sure to stay glued to the story....
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Of This Our Country by Nels Abbey et al.
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She carried the burden of guilt, thinking about all the things she could have done to avoid her brother's dying, blaming herself for even starting the chain of events that led to his death....
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Western Fiction of every sort presently has more appeal to the bulk of African readers, not necessarily because of any literary superiority but because of an unwillingness of the former to evolve. ...
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Though the book is set in Lagos and London, it's a reality most of us can relate to from anywhere in Africa. There is something in there, an experience or anything for everybody....
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The Hundred Wells of Salaga by Ayesha Haruna Attah
Slavery, kingship, courage, patriarchy, domestic violence, education, and love were some of the themes covered in this novel. This body of work displays Ayesha's rich knowledge and storytelling, and subtle humor....
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Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
It was a light, easy, and mildly entertaining novel. The type of novel that you can read, be satisfied with and then absolutely forget mostly because it's not the kind of story that stays...
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Second Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta
One thing that hit me in this book was how the minds of the black people living in the UK at that time were conditioned. It was like they were made to believe that...
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