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Pride and Joy
by Louisa Onomé
gifted by the publisher
Joy Okafor is overwhelmed trying to organize the perfect party for her mom, Mary's 70th birthday. But after finding her mom dead, the party devolves into chaos, and things quickly get out of hand when Joy's aunt declares a premonition promising the rise of Mary.
PRIDE AND JOY is a heartwarming and hilarious story about three generations of a Nigerian Canadian family grappling with a sudden death. Onomé cleverly balances out the serious topic with absurd plots and laugh-out-loud writing. The family's lack of boundaries and chaotic vibes remind me of THE FORTUNES OF JADED WOMEN (Carolyn Huynh).
Joy's relatable character is the highlight of the story, and I enjoyed following her journey from holding onto unprocessed grief & anger to allowing herself to feel all the emotions. I wish we saw more development of the side characters, especially when some subplots don't seem fully resolved by the end. But perhaps that's just life. We let go & we move on.
Joy Okafor is overwhelmed trying to organize the perfect party for her mom, Mary's 70th birthday. But after finding her mom dead, the party devolves into chaos, and things quickly get out of hand when Joy's aunt declares a premonition promising the rise of Mary.
PRIDE AND JOY is a heartwarming and hilarious story about three generations of a Nigerian Canadian family grappling with a sudden death. Onomé cleverly balances out the serious topic with absurd plots and laugh-out-loud writing. The family's lack of boundaries and chaotic vibes remind me of THE FORTUNES OF JADED WOMEN (Carolyn Huynh).
Joy's relatable character is the highlight of the story, and I enjoyed following her journey from holding onto unprocessed grief & anger to allowing herself to feel all the emotions. I wish we saw more development of the side characters, especially when some subplots don't seem fully resolved by the end. But perhaps that's just life. We let go & we move on.