I really tried to like this book, but found it difficult to follow and only forced myself to finish it.
I couldn’t get past the names. So hard to distinguish characters. I slugged my way through it but finished
I enjoyed the book a great deal. It was both entertaining and thought-provoking. The characters were fully formed and vibrantly described so that they came to life in my imagination as I was reading. It was well-paced and the idea of the curse being passed down is very intriguing. Generational trauma is a real and fascinating phenomenon that is only now beginning to be understood so I appreciated considering it from a fictional perspective. I recommend the book!
There is no template that Oyinkan Braithwaite follows with her two novels. They are both enjoyable. I would recommend Cursed Daughters as a good read. This is a deep dive into family mysteries, superstitions and the ability to break free. Women seen as themselves, with strong emphasis on individuality are relatable in both novels.
I thought in the beginning I wasn’t going to like it. It pulled me in and I ended up really liking it.
I just never connected with this book, with its plot, or with its characters. I skimmed through most of it, but never finished it.
I have to agree with you. I tried to like this book and just not for me.
I really enjoy this book. I loved the various inter generational relationships between the women in the family. Each had their own personality and points of view. It was nice to learn a bit about modern day Nigeria, with a mix of modern life and traditional beliefs.
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I really enjoyed this story and read it in about two days! I love learning about different cultures and the way different families write their stories. The characters were vivid to me and I was cheering them on (particularly Eniiyi). I had a bit harder time keeping the Grandmothers straight but they did bring needed context to the story.
This was the first book I’ve read and participated in a formal discussion. I’m usually a solo reader, but I paid more attention to themes and relationships as I read. I think this was a great book for discussion, because it does have depth within the plot. It was a bit predictable for me, but I did like it. I have recommended this book to friends.