His Only Wife is Peace Adzo Medie's debut novel, and she absolutely nailed it! The story is about Afi Tekple, who is about to get married to someone she has never met.
His Only Wife is Peace Adzo Medie's debut novel, and she absolutely nailed it! The story is about Afi Tekple, who is about to get married to someone she has never met.
Even When Your Voice Shakes tells the story of Naa Amerley, the oldest daughter in a culture where the oldest sets an example for others.
From the first page, we're not just introduced but smacked upside the head with highly detailed prose that makes the reading flow smoother than butter.
Yes, it reads like a Nollywood plot and is very much cliched, but you can’t deny the excitement and fluidity that comes with the story.
So, before settling down with someone, ensure your core values and goals align. Love is blind, but marriage is the eye opener.
The character development was profound, the pacing was excellent, the plot was well constructed, the tale was convincingly told, and the dialogue was realistic.
This book is, first and foremost, for women. It is an elegy to the countless women with untold stories who have suffered from similar brutalities.
I absolutely enjoyed how fast-paced this book was, and I loved the short chapters 😍. Djaili’s writing is sharp and unapologetic, and I applaud that👏.
Ayòbámi Adébáyọ̀ commands the attention of her audience with all the imperiousness of an aged matriarch thrilling her offspring by moonlight.
It was clear that sons were currency, and only those blessed with them would be supported and listened to.
Finally, this collection gets bonus points for being very Afrocentric in its attempt to explore stories from home vis-à-vis the peculiarities of moving away from home to another country.
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.
