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Very thoughtful review, Nicole. I had to laugh at your reference to Donnie Darko…I wonder if that came into the author’s mind at all?
I really like flawed protagonists, and I like mysteries and foreign countries are always interesting, so I know I should be picking this up! The marijuana thing makes me giggle, too.
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It was a little distracting, the Donnie Darko thing. I remember taking a fiction writing class in college and they warn against naming your characters for other really familiar characters or figures in history. I didn’t think too much about it at the time, but now I can really see how that could be problematic.
that’s funny that you keep wanting to call him Donnie Darko…that’s something I would totally do.
.-= J.T. Oldfield´s last blog ..Words to the Wise by Michael J. Sheehan =-.
I’m surprised I managed to get it right when I was typing this up. It took some conscious thought.
I just started this one last night and found it really interesting! I thought your review was terrific, and I can’t wait to see what happens! I have read almost all of the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency books and enjoyed them, but I have to admit that I think the main reason for comparison is that it is a detective story that takes place in Africa! I have a feeling that WIFE OF THE GODS might be a “deeper” read, but maybe I’m wrong.
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A love a good mystery and this one sounds good because of the cultural details woven in it. Great review!
.-= Kathy´s last blog ..Review: Apologize, Apologize! =-.
There was so much interesting information about Ghana and he did a really good job of naturally including a lot of it.
I’ve read nothing but good reviews about this book. I’m going to have to find it. I love a good mystery with interesting characters. Thanks for the complete review.
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It was just the right set-up Margot. Just enough in this books to have a lot of good stuff unfold in the next one. I hope you enjoy if you read.
I loved this book (review and interview coming 8/21 and 8/22) … the setting was truly unique. Like you, I want to see what happens with Darko and his family …
.-= Dawn – She is Too Fond of Books´s last blog ..Now hear this! Thoughts on *Law of Connection* audiobook by Michael Losier (guest post) =-.
I thought it was really well done the way all the of the issues were set-up but really no answers.
I wonder if Ghana was one we guessed when we were trying to list all the African countries? I’ll have to check! I’ve been meaning to read more lit set in Africa so I might want this one.
Sure we must have gotten Ghana. I think at least I would have mentioned because that’s one country that I actually know people.
I’ve read so many great things about this one and now I can add your wonderful review to that!! I can’t wait to read this one. My library has it but it’s still a 14 day loan book and I’m trying to get caught up with my pile!!! I’m reading this before the year is out!!
I think it will be a good one to follow because there are so many of the personal pieces that you want to unfold. I am looking forward to reading the next book.
Ha, did you read my rant about the comparison btwn this and Ladies?
This is an excellent review! And I was right there with you on the Donnie Darko bit!
.-= Amy @ My Friend Amy´s last blog ..Review: A Tale of the Dispossessed by Laura Restrepo =-.
What a great review! I liked this one too. Darko is such an interesting character. I look forward to reading more about him in the future.
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I’ve seen a few stops on this tour, but have heard that the comparison with the Ladies Detective agency isn’t really an apples-to-apples comparison. I think this one may be more up my alley.
great review.
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Hi Nicole, Great review!! I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the book and wanted to thank you for taking the time to read and review it. Your reference to Donnie Darko made me chuckle.. I’d probably be saying it wrong the whole time I was reading the book!
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What a great review. Like you, I haven’t yet read McCall Smith’s series yet (the book has been in my tbr since forever, and I recently got the audio version – I’m not sure why I haven’t read it yet, since I love all of McCall Smith’s books set in Edinburgh.). I’m very tempted to give this one a go before I get into the Ladies No. 1 Detective Agency series.
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SOunds great… You have really written this one in great detail and I feel the need to grab this book
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While I did read the first book in the McCall series and this book I didn’t find myself comparing them to each other at all. Great review!
.-= Natasha @ Maw Books´s last blog ..Zlata’s Diary, A Child’s Life in Sarajevo by Zlata Filipovic =-.
Really great review. I have come across this book so many times now that I want to read it as soon as possible.
.-= Shweta´s last blog ..The Forest Of Hands And Teeth by Carrie Ryan =-.
This is a wonderful review, Nicole! I really enjoyed this one, I’ve read most of the No. 1 LDA series and I do see why the comparisons are made. But this (hopefully) series is somehow grittier and a bit darker. I loved the way the author described Darko’s ability to “feel” voices, it added an interesting layer to the character.
.-= Carey´s last blog ..Saturday Suggestions: The Dutchman Series by Maan Meyers =-.
Nicole…I’ve been seeing this one reviewed everyone, and thanks to your post I’ve finally added to my list; thanks so much
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