Last Sunday, during our weekly open mic, one topic we discussed was "What is your favourite African book this year and why?" A lot of people had different things to say (most of which I can't remember...Don't cut me please) I mentioned my two favorite books.
One of this books you may not consider Africanish, but it is a favorite anyway. Here goes....drum roll please... Lol just kidding:
THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI'S WIVES AND GONE GIRL. (But we will discuss the secret lives of Baba Segi's wives first)
I loveeeee these books. Mainly because of one thing ; suspense.
I love page turners. I love sitting at the edge of my seat; my nose buried in a page. My eyes darting back and forth, left and right like a rusty typewriter, sucking my cheeks... You know that kind of feeling. I love page turners, and while The secret lives of Baba Segi's wives centers around social issues e.g. Illiteracy, polygamy, rape, lesbianism. It is interesting.
I was suspicious through out the book. I kept guessing ( I was right by the way) why Bolanle couldn't have a child. For those who haven't read it, Bolanle is the educated wife of Baba Segi ...well let me not ruin It for you.
Also I love the structure of the book. Instead of chapters, you had name tags, Bolanle, Seed etc. I love how the author handles the multiple characters, pov. We hear each character speak; different personalities, different lifestyles.There is a mixture of Third and first person narration, and it works.
Anyway, it is entertaining, funny and genuine. If you're a fan of " OUR HUSBAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN " you'll love it.
Ps: Read it and tell us what you think . Would love a feedback. As for Gone girl , I'll discuss that next time.
Amynah
DESCRIPTION
AUTHOR: Lola shoneyin
PAGES: 245
AWARDS/ ACCOLADES: longlisted for the Orange prize for fiction
PUBLICATION DATE: 2010
AVAILABLE: konga
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