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This was a 3.5 rating for me but rounded up because of the beauty of the words.
If Okparanta’s exquisitely written debut short story collection has a theme – it is about mothers and how their hopes and dreams affect their daughters struggle for their own hope and dreams. I found the stories to be graceful and profound and breathtaking in the fluidity of the language to evoke emotions with quiet subtly.
In “Fairness”, the daughter is constantly reminded of her dark skin while the lighter skinned m ...more
If Okparanta’s exquisitely written debut short story collection has a theme – it is about mothers and how their hopes and dreams affect their daughters struggle for their own hope and dreams. I found the stories to be graceful and profound and breathtaking in the fluidity of the language to evoke emotions with quiet subtly.
In “Fairness”, the daughter is constantly reminded of her dark skin while the lighter skinned m ...more
A wonderful set of short stories, these show the wide varieties of experiences of Nigerian women, some in Nigeria, and some in the U.S. The characters are thoughtfully drawn and touch the reader with their personalities and situations. Reading this collection provides the reader with a touching experience.
These short stories set in Nigeria and the US pulse with life and feeling. A great read.
Mar 23, 2013
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