The Bead Collector by Sefi Atta - Book Review

A review of the Happy Noisemaker Book Club April 2021 pick - "The Bead Collector" by Sefi Atta.
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[@onyinyeobi-obasi9658]

I’ve been sleeping in Seffi Atta ! I read “Everything good will come “ like 4 years ago I was just entrapped . 2 weeks later I bumped into “Swallow “ via Netflix , finished in 1 week ! I am ordering Bead Collector next !

[@cheru9712]

the existential crisis you had at the beginning..i felt that in my spirit!

[@tosinadeniyi3958]

Such an accurate review! I love Sefi Atta! It’s the way she’ll describe Yoruba aunties for me! Because I’m like, Aunty Sefi, this your character, I know her in real life. You should read Swallow and A Bit of Difference if you haven’t already!

[@jolaxhappynoisemaker3318]

I have read them all! Absolutely loved them all

[@oluwatobitayo6164]

I LOVE Sefi Atta. She was one of the first African writers I was introduced to when I was much younger and she’s still one of my favourites. Everything Good Will Come is a classic. I read it every year. I loved reading The Bead Collector too. Like you said, she has a great way of describing the Lagos elite so it’s like sweet tea for me. It was captivating enough for me to read in 2-3 sittings 💜

[@abitonomatsone]

I enjoyed Everything Good Will Come, definitely one of my all time favorites. But the Bead Collector was mid for me. I enjoyed how Sefi wrote the Lagos elite but I feel like there wasn't enough of Francis and Remi for me to even consider them as friends and despite their conversations about the political situation in Nigeria I don't think Remi offered anything damaging or much to those conversations that Francis and her spy bosses could use 😅. I talked about it with my dad and he pointed out that it was a different time then so her feelings were not out of place, I guess didn't quite understand the situation around that time. Overall I preferred the side stories and drama to the parts with Francis 😆

[@anajadorcas5113]

I finished this today!! Sefi is so amazing. What you had to say about Sefi's political commentary is so apt. Loved the book, couldn't put it down until i finished. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@cheru9712]

i think I'm going to read Every good thing will come then get into this one after. thanks for all your book recommendations btw. I get overwhelmed by the choices when looking for books to buy, so this is really really helpful

[@jolaxhappynoisemaker3318]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sheriffblaque]

I’ll check it out but love the exit Ei you exclaimed at the end 🤣

[@oluwabunmifolorunsho2545]

Please I need the book how can I get it am in Nigeria

[@oyindaayansola8046]

Currently reading it, it is an interesting read, I love how she describes Lagos and the characters

[@PreciousAmaefule]

I’ve come across this book a lot and felt I can’t dig in. Your review is insightful and I’m adding it to my TBR!

[@DM-wo7cw]

Ooh I need to find this book!

[@TolaniAyeni]

Okay I'm going to read this. I've been procrastinating but I think it's timeeee

[@teejayoctavia]

Now I want to read the book

[@ekengoziregina7200]

Definitely adding it to the long list of books you already suggested - african books too cost sha!

[@jolaxhappynoisemaker3318]

The more we buy the cheaper the books will get