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This was a fantastic read. 12 short stories, some ranging beautifully into magical realism. Each story packs a real punch -- a crystal clear snapshot of human interaction.
I had forgotten - or perhaps I never realized - that these were short stories, so I was unpleasantly surprised when I started reading, and BOOM the story ended and a completely new story started.
The first few stories are very same same: an adolescent girl butts heads with her mother or does not have a mother, she bucks societies rules, and something happens as a result. Sometimes the girls are American with Nigerian mothers, or American visiting Nigerian relatives, or the girl is Nigerian and t ...more
The first few stories are very same same: an adolescent girl butts heads with her mother or does not have a mother, she bucks societies rules, and something happens as a result. Sometimes the girls are American with Nigerian mothers, or American visiting Nigerian relatives, or the girl is Nigerian and t ...more
7/29/2017 So far I have just listened to the title short story. I have requested the rest of the book from the library. 4 stars
5/10/23 Listened to this again for my book club. Just as good. Did I ever read the whole book? I think not. Adding to my to-read list.
9/6/23 Listened to the whole book this time. Excellent. 4.5 stars.
5/10/23 Listened to this again for my book club. Just as good. Did I ever read the whole book? I think not. Adding to my to-read list.
9/6/23 Listened to the whole book this time. Excellent. 4.5 stars.
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