The Concubine by Elechi Amadi

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Okay so I just finished reading this book recently and you guys really don't know. Honestly, you guys need to read this book. It's just way too good. Alright, let me start talking about the book. 

This story literally changes from a day in the village to spiritual encounters. It gives you a scenario that might happen, but at the same time probably not happen at all. The book takes us into a whole new genre. We've heard of realistic fiction, but have you heard of realistic fantasy. Yeah.. me neither, but those are the vibes that this book gives me. Although looking at the Igbo culture from all the books I have read about it and looking at the traditionalist culture. All of this could have happened. All these things are real but you just have to fight against them you know. Lol you guys probably think I'm on some Harry Potter ish right now but know I'm not talking about dragons, fairies, giants and all of that. I'm talking about... well you'll just have to read the book to see 😉
Alright let's talk about Elechi Amadi's literary genius. So this man honestly writes like a real G. He knows what's up and he states it right there. Honestly unpredictable gold. You won't even suspect the ending until he gives you the tools you need to realize what's going to happen at the end of the book. For a long time, I was thought one thing then when the author gave me the tools to realize what's going to happen I thought an entirely different way. Even at that, I couldn't even predict the ending entirely. I love the fact that I knew but I didn't know. It gave me a thrill and a rush. It wasn't a roller coaster, it was a waterslide. I was just slipping and sliding until I fell into the pool and I wanted to do it all over again.

Now I can't depict his theme just yet because this is the first book I have read by him so I really wouldn't know. all I have to say is that I'm ready to read another one by him. In fact, I have a few in mind, "Enstrangement" and "The Great Ponds". I just know that they'll be amazing 😃

Okay, I think this is the end of my review on this book. I recommend this book to everyone, I really think that every single person should read this book. I hope you read it as well and if not, I hope you enjoyed reading my review on this book.😊

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