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lipglossmaffia's Reviews (1.52k)
I feel like this book needs to be republished and sent into the world with very enthusiastic marketing.
It's a fantastic novel๐๐๐๐๐
It's a fantastic novel๐๐๐๐๐
I don't know what I was looking for when I picked up a book titled, The Bookshop" but this wasn't it.
This novel is a metaphor for Nigeria. That's it. Not my preferred language style but I got how it worked for the story it told. It's just not my kind of read.
I wish I could give this book 10 stars!
Here Comes The Sun is a behind-the-scenes look at the brand, Jamaica. Yeah, it's a brand now because that's what it has been turned into. I mean what's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think "Jamaica?" Ponder on that for a bit. When you're done, pick this book up and read it.
This novel reminds you that it's a country with real people. People with feelings and emotions. People suffering from a government who take advantage of the brand it's created. In pregnant paragraphs and rich patois, Here Comes The Sun shines a light on poverty, corruption, education, colourism and homophobia. It lays out the naked realities of an island whose entire economy relies on natural beauty, cheap labour, and limited resources.
I particularly enjoyed the patois in this novel, not because it keeps the authenticity intact but it forces you to slow down and engage with the characters. Language is a big part of identity, and you will get to know these characters so well that your heart will bleed. I highly recommend you read this book because you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you don't.
Here Comes The Sun is a behind-the-scenes look at the brand, Jamaica. Yeah, it's a brand now because that's what it has been turned into. I mean what's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think "Jamaica?" Ponder on that for a bit. When you're done, pick this book up and read it.
This novel reminds you that it's a country with real people. People with feelings and emotions. People suffering from a government who take advantage of the brand it's created. In pregnant paragraphs and rich patois, Here Comes The Sun shines a light on poverty, corruption, education, colourism and homophobia. It lays out the naked realities of an island whose entire economy relies on natural beauty, cheap labour, and limited resources.
I particularly enjoyed the patois in this novel, not because it keeps the authenticity intact but it forces you to slow down and engage with the characters. Language is a big part of identity, and you will get to know these characters so well that your heart will bleed. I highly recommend you read this book because you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you don't.
I mean, this book touched me, the subject matter is all too familiar. The writing though... The writing was so beautiful, I couldn't stop reading even when I knew where the story was going.
Officially a loyal fan.
"you must go back and fight the battles that are your British birth-right, Carole, as a true Nigerian"
"you must go back and fight the battles that are your British birth-right, Carole, as a true Nigerian"
Wow๐๐๐๐๐
I'm not even going to dillydally, I loved this novel A LOT! Science has proven that the more fiction you read, the more open-minded and empathetic you'll be. Guys, this is a fiction novel that will push you to question things that you've heard of or known about since you were a child. The story follows the title character on a journey that starts in Jamaica where Patsy is overwhelmed by her need for something more. All she wants is to find her place in the world and she does this by pursuing the American Dream in New York, but leaves without her five-year-old daughter. The question "what kind of woman leaves her child behind to pursue her own needs" will follow you as you read this. It's almost feels disrespectful to call this novel a coming of age story but it kind of is. I mean, the character development in this book is just phenomenal. Every character you meet is well rounded and useful to the plot. EVERY! Also of note, Nicole has mastered the art of flashbacks. I loved how effortlessly it was used to provide backstory. Patsy is funny, sad, entertaining, introspective and highly emotional. I recommended this novel for people who enjoy good storytelling. My goodness! Patsy is such a great story.
I'm not even going to dillydally, I loved this novel A LOT! Science has proven that the more fiction you read, the more open-minded and empathetic you'll be. Guys, this is a fiction novel that will push you to question things that you've heard of or known about since you were a child. The story follows the title character on a journey that starts in Jamaica where Patsy is overwhelmed by her need for something more. All she wants is to find her place in the world and she does this by pursuing the American Dream in New York, but leaves without her five-year-old daughter. The question "what kind of woman leaves her child behind to pursue her own needs" will follow you as you read this. It's almost feels disrespectful to call this novel a coming of age story but it kind of is. I mean, the character development in this book is just phenomenal. Every character you meet is well rounded and useful to the plot. EVERY! Also of note, Nicole has mastered the art of flashbacks. I loved how effortlessly it was used to provide backstory. Patsy is funny, sad, entertaining, introspective and highly emotional. I recommended this novel for people who enjoy good storytelling. My goodness! Patsy is such a great story.
Stellar!
Beautiful writing.
I want to say my mind is messed up but I related to this book more than i think I should. This was an an amazing experience, yeah. It was more just a book.
Beautiful writing.
I want to say my mind is messed up but I related to this book more than i think I should. This was an an amazing experience, yeah. It was more just a book.