To what audience would you recommend Cursed Daughters? Is there another book or author you feel addresses related themes or who writes in a similar style?

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To what audience would you recommend Cursed Daughters? Is there another book or author you feel addresses related themes or who writes in a similar style?

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I actually read the authorā€™s first novel a few years ago. I think this one is better but definitely a similar style. I think this is a fun read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery or can relate to living with or growing up around multigenerational households. The book actually reminded me of Crazy Rich Asians!

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To me this book seemed more YA. I think it could be instructive for women to see the influence of familial prejudices and beliefs. When I was thinking about marrying my husband, my mother was against it. Like this book she felt he wasnā€™t from our ā€œclassā€. Luckily my father told me to follow my heart. Iā€™ve been married for over 40 years.

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I canā€™t put my finger on it exactly, but reading this book reminded me a lot of Barbara Kingsolverā€™s character development in Demon Copperhead. Thereā€™s an inherent sadness to each character, but also resolve. Both authors are great at getting to the core of a character in very little time.

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Demon Copperhead has been sitting on my book shelf for a while. Based on your comment I will move it up on my ā€˜to readā€™ list.:slightly_smiling_face:

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I think fans of literary fiction and magical realism or folklore.

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I think this is a wonderful story for all women, mothers and daughters.

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I was reminded of the two novels by Abi Dare, The Girl with the Louding Voice and And So I Roar. They also take place in Nigeria and the main character is determined to escape the cultural norms that are harming women.

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Thanks Holly_K. I will look for those titles.

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For me, this was one of my best reads of the year. I feel like you learn so much about the characters and yourself in this book. The character growth in the book was amazing. I felt like I was growing along with the characters. I loved how the book was about learning about individuality and loving oneself. I would definitely recommend this to anyone to read.

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I think this book would be appropriate for high schoolers and above. I particularly enjoyed it because my grandmother lived with us for half of every year as I was growing up. My whole family enjoyed her company, stories and the extra love we were given by the matriarch of the family. The curse of water reminded me of the masterpiece by Abraham Verghese The Covenant of Water-a must read!

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Itā€™s a good read and discussion for a book club.

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Anyone who is interested in how we deal with trauma and grief as well as the pressures of family expectations would like this book. For similar picks, All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven definitely comes to mind as well as The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. Both explore the pressures of social and family conformity and mental health issues including self identity crises.

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Maybe fans of Black Cake?

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To anyone interested on family dynamics in a country other than ours. However, the curse did remind me of many Southern authors and their books that I have read.

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I did keep thinking about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab after I read this book. I think because of the problems of having a relationship in Addieā€™s situation.

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I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys culturally rich stories where family and folklore is at the forefront. I loved the authorā€™s other book too.

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Absolutely agree with Christine_Bradyā€™s comment on The Covenant of Water!!

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It reminded me of a lot of other novels: Hello Beautiful ; Pachinko, The Vanishing Half, Joy Luck Club. Female familial relationships, with histories that impact multiple generations.