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A review by akinyiakinyi
Stay with Me by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ayobami, why did you have to scar us like this? You decided to stab us repeatedly, leaving no room for healing.
How many women endure ridicule, shame, and low self-esteem, thinking the goddess of fertility has overlooked them while blessing others? Yejide went through so much shame and pressure from her in-laws, all because she was struggling to get pregnant.
Why do fingers always point at the woman first when the topic of infertility arises? Why must she bear the burden of finding the supposed cure alone? Even after bringing in another woman, why can't the man be suspected of infertility?
The plot twists kept me on edge and were quite unexpected, especially Funmi's murder and Akin's knowledge of the affair.
Was it fair for Yejide to walk away from Timi's life? What would you have done after losing two children?
This book had a compelling and addictive plot. It's definitely a worthy read.
How many women endure ridicule, shame, and low self-esteem, thinking the goddess of fertility has overlooked them while blessing others? Yejide went through so much shame and pressure from her in-laws, all because she was struggling to get pregnant.
Why do fingers always point at the woman first when the topic of infertility arises? Why must she bear the burden of finding the supposed cure alone? Even after bringing in another woman, why can't the man be suspected of infertility?
The plot twists kept me on edge and were quite unexpected, especially Funmi's murder and Akin's knowledge of the affair.
Was it fair for Yejide to walk away from Timi's life? What would you have done after losing two children?
This book had a compelling and addictive plot. It's definitely a worthy read.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy