The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

Lola Shoneyin with Rotimi Babatunde (Contributor)

96 pages first pub 2010 (view editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally charged stories exploring the complexities of family dynamics and societal expectations within a cultural context.

Description

"Men are like yam, you cut them how you like." Baba Segi has three wives, seven children, and a mansion filled with riches. But now he has his eyes on Bolanle, a young university graduate wise to life's misfortunes. When Bolanle responds to Baba S...

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Community Reviews

3.99
based on 2,002 reviews

Moods

emotional: 69%

reflective: 47%

funny: 46%

sad: 40%

tense: 31%

dark: 25%

challenging: 24%

informative: 15%

lighthearted: 11%

mysterious: 11%

hopeful: 8%

adventurous: 7%

inspiring: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

31% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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