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My first impression of this book was that the four main characters, prostitutes in Antwerp, moved there from Nigeria, had all chosen that life of their own free will. Reading deeper into each woman‘s story, it became clear that was not the case for most of them.

Obviously sad, and full of triggers, I still enjoyed getting to know these four ladies.

Chosen for #LetterU #LitsyAtoZ

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Is this what you intended these postcards for? Because this is pretty perfect! I might do this periodically 😊. #LitsyLove

I just love coming across interesting new-to-Me words while I‘m reading. This is a good one!

I wasn‘t sure how this book would be, I chose it entirely because I needed a #LetterU for #LitsyAtoZ authors. I‘m really enjoying it!

It‘s the story of 4 African women who move to Europe to try to improve the financial standing for themselves and in some cases for their families.

“Never give up if your heart and your head tell you are right. People can disappoint you, but your heart and your head will never. Make them your best friends”

I desperately wanted to love it and I did,until halfway, as the story of 4 African women who find themselves in the red-light district of Antwerp is one that tugs at the heart. But when Chika attempts to tackle the Sudan Civil War and the resulting atrocities, her words soon lack the depth and emotion required, and you find yourself reading the story feeling very removed from the subject matter. Something a really great book should never do

Found one of my favorite novels in the library stacks the other day. Wish more people had heard of this one.

It follows four women from Nigeria who live and work in Antwerp's red light district. When one of them is brutally murdered, the other three begin to share their pasts with one another.

Another novelist from Nigeria...and how about THAT cover, boys and girls? What's in the waters of Nigeria that it, like Ireland, has produced so many fine writers? Can anyone point me to some well-thought-out essays or even scholarly writing about why certain parts of the world are so rich in literary talent compared to other parts? I'm quite fascinated by this...

One of the characters talks about prostitution: "I meet interesting people at work. In what other job do you earn money just for lying on your back?" Life is not black or white but thousand colours.