This review was done by Nnaemeka Nnam for BUTTER HONEY PIG BREAD
“I read everything from cover to cover, and sometimes I write my thoughts( review) while I’m reading. This helps me stay grounded and remember the unique aspects of the book. However, with this book, I didn’t do that, mostly because I finished almost all of it in one day. Nonetheless, I’m going to try (though it might be difficult because i loved so many things) to highlight the things I loved about this book. Butter Honey Pig Bread tells the interwoven stories of twin sisters, Taiye and Kehinde. Their mother, Kambirinachi is an Ọgbanje who wonders if her unnatural choice to stay alive to love her human family was the best decision.
Firstly, the writer’s voice was very original, conveying strong language control. I particularly loved how she conveyed the different personalities of her characters when she switched POVs. This is particularly important because the singular “We” narrates the story, yet it feels very different when it switches to Taiye or Kambirinachi.
Secondly, this book spans multiple generations, three to be precise, and I liked how the story unfolded concurrently. Although you know you are in the past, it feels like the present because the actions of the past are intertwined with the present.
Every time the book switched timelines, I felt a sharp pain in my chest because, like most people, I like familiarity.
