Stay With Me

Cant put this book down. Fast delivery and in good condition

A few weeks ago, I read this book. I will admit that I was a bit on the fence and did not entirely like it, but after some reflection, I have begun to appreciate just how beautiful the story really is. With a central concept of motherhood and infertility, this book is packed with disappointment and tragedy, but it also has an adamant feeling of hope. Although the couple has many bumps along the way, in the end, it all works out perfectly for them. Further, the author uses perspectives very powerfully and the reader really immerses themselves in the story and feels the emotions of the main protagonists. Also, the cultural and historical input the author uses as context and setting for the story is absolutely spot on. There are so many things to love about this book. This is a greatly stunning book and I thought the author's use of wordplay in the title also made the ending even more beautiful. This is an amazing debut novel and definitely one of a writer who's going to leave a mark on both the African and global literary worlds.

Bought as a gift. My daughter throughly enjoyed it. She said it was a nice story and easy to read.

Hmmmm it was a sad book, can be a downer, hence low review. But well written and a good read.

I enjoyed it. Well written , entertaining and kept me guessing until near the end. It gave real insight into the Nigerian culture and their values which I had not known much about. I was hooked into the portrayal of Nigerian family life , the role of woman , the pressures and influence of family expectations and beliefs and how in the end everyone was victim to this value system and the choices they made. There were also themes of loss and death and survival with ultimately an uplifting outcome.

Book was in excellent condition. I haven't read the contents yet but I am certain it will be interesting.

Dynamic writing which gives an insight into Nigerian culture.

A heart rending and very powerful book which gives a good insight into the African culture.There is a lot of sadness here and feelings of despair and hopelessness,which could make the reader lose heart.A very sudden and abrupt but conciliatory ending, which however reconciles tragedies that have occurred earlier in the book. I would recommend this book for adults.It was well written and compelling to read, particularly in the opening chapters.

What am I supposed to read before bed now? Stay with me is quite the page turner- heart breaking in some parts and a renewal in hope in others. I can't compare it to anything else I've read in the last little while and I can't wait to re-read this book again.

I bought this book for an assignment for my class on African Literature. I decided to choose Stay With Me particularly because the description talked about marriage and starting a family. I am a sucker for romance novels, so I was automatically drawn to it. Let me just premise by saying I was not prepared for the journey this book was about to take me on.The story follows a married couple, Yejide (the wife) and Akin (the husband), who have been married for four years, but have failed to have a child. They have tried everything from fertility doctors to herbal remedies to try and have a child, but nothing works. Now the way the description on the back is set up, it seems as though Yejide is the only one trying to have a child. But as we read on, we realize she is not alone in her efforts. From the beginning we see that Yejide is a strong spirited woman, who does not take disrespect lightly. It is not hard to develop this character analysis, but it is important to note it, as the events of the story threaten to change it. For four years Yejide has been berated by Akin’s family about being barren and threatening his family lineage. This invasion into her marriage is constant, and she finally has enough after her mother-in-law introduces Akin’s new second wife, who has married Akin for the sole purpose of having a child for him. This infuriates Yejide, as she and Akin had decided their marriage would not be polygamous. After the introduction of the new wife, Yejide takes the matter of getting pregnant into her own hands. This decision opens up a can of worms that unravels as the story progresses, and truly displays the amount of sacrifice that a couple will go through to have a child.Now Akin on the other hand, is the character that had captivated my full interest by the end of my read. His character development had me on the edge of my seat as I kept reading on, which is what I think made the book that much more interesting. Usually when we think of fertility and starting a family, we solely focus on the mother and how she is handling the situation. Adebayo gives us a unique and truly captivating perspective from the father’s end of the struggle to start a family. To those considering reading this book, I advise you to be prepared for the twists and turns that surround Akin’s character. They are truly unexpected but at the same time really show his investment in having a child with Yejide, despite the circumstances.One aspect of the book that I did not really appreciate until the end of the book was the switching of point of view from Yejide to Akin throughout the book. The switches were subtle and often unrecognizable until a page or two into the chapter, which made the read a bit confusing at times. However, towards the end of the book, I began to understand why Adebayo chose to write from both perspectives. Without giving too much away, I can say that there is a shift in hope towards the end of the story, which explains the switch in perspectives.I know I already mentioned this before, but I loveddd the unexpectedness of the plot. The twists and turns are why I 100% would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in it. It’s a beautifully written and truly captivating story that will have you on the edge of your seat the entire read.

Stay With Me.A powerful and truly African story.Hats off to Ayobami Adebayo for her debut novel. I bought this book after reading her second book, ‘A Spell of Good Things’, which was long-listed for the 2023 Booker’s Prize, and she was unfortunate that she didn’t get the prize.Ayobami has chosen a very delicate and sensitive topic of male impotence and his ego and has challenged the typical patriarchal Nigerian society. The narration is flawless and emotionally charged, and she ensures that the female lead always has an edge.I was thinking of a different ending.This story and even acknowledgements show that she is not influenced by any European colonialism or American empire, which writers from South-Asian and African countries consider a must-have and inescapable.I recommend one must have this book on their bookshelf.Five stars and a stroke of good luck for her bright future, including a Nobel in literature.Majul.Delhi.India.

Me encanto, una historia hermosa, me mantuvo interesada desde el principio hasta el final. No podía soltarlo. Súper triste pero vale mucho la pena, refleja muchos malestares de la sociedad.

Je recommande ce livre ! Il est juste excellent et se lit rapidement.Je pense peut-être le relire en français.