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This is the first novel by Lola Shoneyin .I was interested in reading this book because the author has published poetry in the past and in my experience this actually prepares writers for telling their stories in a succient manner, and her father-in-law is Wole Soyinka, so I figured she has access to good literary resources to make sure that she wrote a worthy book. But, I did think that initial storyline sounded a little predictable - a man who has three wives takes an educated fourth wife that
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Having read so little African fiction, I found this fascinating, enlightening. I have nothing to compare it to so if I call it refreshing, sobering, a little magical, and funny, I could be wrong. But I am so glad I read this. Some characters are despicable but still all are lovable and the secret lives-- also the public lives-- are really interesting. I pretty much devoured this book. And the reason I was even curious about it is the last sentence in the author's bio at the back of the book: Sho
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