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On Black Sisters Street

Chika Unigwe
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On Black Sisters Street

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Chika Unigwe

On Black Sisters Street

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Belgium • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

On Black Sisters Street by Chika Unigwe follows four African women—Sisi, Efe, Ama, and Joyce—brought to Antwerp by Dele under false pretenses and forced into sex work to repay their debts. Living together in Antwerp's red-light district, they reveal their hidden pasts through a series of flashbacks after Sisi is mysteriously murdered, confronting their individual traumas and building solidarity. This book contains explicit descriptions of sexual violence and domestic abuse.

Dark

Mysterious

Emotional

Gritty

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,078 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chika Unigwe's On Black Sisters Street has garnered positive critiques for its vivid storytelling and poignant portrayal of African women in the European sex industry, highlighting themes of displacement and survival. However, some found its pacing uneven. Overall, it is lauded for its emotional depth and compelling characters, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read On Black Sisters Street?

A reader who would enjoy On Black Sisters Street by Chika Unigwe is likely drawn to contemporary African literature, explores themes of migration, identity, and resilience, and appreciates character-driven narratives. Fans of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie or The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré will find this poignant and insightful.

4.0

3,078 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Belgium • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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