Taiwo Adekanmbi
The ending was less satisfying. The evil the woman did to the family was surprising. Like what make such evil fester in her mind, when her other siblings didn't seem to have that degree of cruel intentions. Also the death of that poor boy that wanted to belong was so sad
In comparative to the two books from the same author, this has a kinder ending with the good triumphant. There is a romance and family undertone to his books I have read that makes it more grounded to me.
The villain of the story was predictable. I understand what triggered her killing spree but there was some questionable thing like did she kill the sister of the first victim in the story, how did she morph to the sister, was there more to the disfigured baby, did the husband continue his conquest even at the beginning of the marriage and did she recognize his desire for women even when they are dead. I mourn for her that the most important moment in your life was a conquest and a writing in a journal. That would cause a break down.
The level of cruelty a man would inflict over the imagined concept of virginity is despicable and frightening.
I listened to the audiobook. Chiwetel Ejiofor is one of the best narrators I have heard, and coupled with a simple and emotional book, makes this a resonating book. His words were crisp, clear, and conveyed emotional depth with a delicate tonation that let you feel the gravity of the situation. It was beautiful, and I am excited about the adaptation of the book to a movie. I hope they do justice to it.
Very simple romance story that appeals to my nature. I love that the sibling's girlfriend was depicted as kind and unassuming.
