53 pages 1 hour read

Tola Rotimi Abraham

Black Sunday

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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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 this

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.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
African Literature
African American Literature
Topics
Relationships
Parenting
History: World
Themes
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Siblings
Relationships: Family