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Black Sunday
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Book Brief
288
Novel • Fiction
Lagos, Nigeria • 1990s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham follows the lives of siblings Bibike, Ariyike, Andrew, and Peter in Lagos, Nigeria, as they navigate the challenges posed by their parents' sudden absence and struggle to survive and succeed over the years from 1996 to 2015. The novel explores their individual paths and the complex dynamics within their family in the urban landscape of Lagos. The book contains instances of sexual violence.
Melancholic
Dark
Unnerving
Emotional
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
3,026 ratings
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Review Roundup
Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham is lauded for its evocative prose and compelling, multilayered narrative. The complex, well-developed characters resonate deeply with readers, offering a poignant exploration of familial and societal struggles in Nigeria. However, some find the plot's pacing uneven and desire more resolution in the ending.
Who Should Read Black Sunday?
Readers who appreciate family sagas with a backdrop of socio-political change would enjoy Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham. This book resonates with those who loved the multigenerational narrative in Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi or the profound emotional depth in Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.
3,026 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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288
Novel • Fiction
Lagos, Nigeria • 1990s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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