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tashreads2manybooks's Reviews (1.06k)
Memory is on death row in Harare, Zimbabwe for killing her guardian - who bought her from her poor parents when she was a child.
I find it difficult to rate this book. The first third was very frustrating - there were no definitive plot points, just hints and inferences to the major drama that lead Memory to her current situation. It felt like a slice of life from the prison and her childhood. It was very disjointed and difficult to follow.
The the last two sections really took off. We learnt about Memory - she grew as a character and the plot points finally fell into place. It was tragic, shocking and insightful.
I find it difficult to rate this book. The first third was very frustrating - there were no definitive plot points, just hints and inferences to the major drama that lead Memory to her current situation. It felt like a slice of life from the prison and her childhood. It was very disjointed and difficult to follow.
The the last two sections really took off. We learnt about Memory - she grew as a character and the plot points finally fell into place. It was tragic, shocking and insightful.
2.5 stars. This really is for fans of The Starless Sea - because just like that book I didn’t know what the hell was going on half the time. The imagery was unsettling and strangely beautiful- and I enjoyed the dark fairytales interwoven amongst the main plot. But it was too absurd for me. It will definitely find its audience though.
I adored My Best Friend's Exorcism, so I couldn't wait to get my horror-loving hands on this. It certainly did not disappoint. It shines a light on a housewife in the 90's as she begins to suspect one of her neighbours of being a vampire. It had gore and humour and surprises - and it touches on some very important social issues of racism, sexism and a housewife's role in society (which is mostly overlooked and belittled). Grady Hendrix said he wanted to pay homage to the wives and mothers who fight everyday for their families and their communities without any appreciation or recognition.
What I loved most was the friendship and camaraderie between a group of middle aged women, and how fierce and powerful they can be when they support each other.
What I loved most was the friendship and camaraderie between a group of middle aged women, and how fierce and powerful they can be when they support each other.
I really enjoyed this short story, narrated for Audible by Kristen Bell - I almost expected her to say "Fork" instead of the usual expletive ;)
3.5 stars. Emezi writes a heartfelt tale of transformation and love, heartbreak and friendship set in Nigeria. It's difficult for me to discuss what I loved about this book and what I didn't because of possible spoilers, but here goes... I loved the description and handling of Vivek's metamorphoses, the raw emotion felt by his family (especially his mother) and the setting of the story in Nigeria.
I liked the glimpses into the lives of the Nigerwives and their more progressive children.
Yet I still struggled to feel a real connection to the characters.
I liked the glimpses into the lives of the Nigerwives and their more progressive children.
Yet I still struggled to feel a real connection to the characters.
