My Parents' Marriage
A Novel

I think I would've loved and appreciated this more, especially the cultural aspect of this if I wasn't Ghanaian. I did mostly enjoy it though. I found the story well written and the dialogue authentically Ghanaian. I did however, found none of the characters enduring, the love story felt a transactio......more

Mostly, this was a very enjoyable read. I love books that teach me about unfamiliar countries and cultures and this book does just that. Kokui is a young woman growing up in Ghana. She lives with her father, a master of polygamy, and self made business mogul, who controls his wives and offspring wit......more

3.5 overall solid story The characters weren't really memorable. I wish they could have been developed a little more. I really enjoyed hearing/learning about Ghananina culture.......more

I came across "My Parents’ Marriage" while participating in the StoryGraph Reads the World 2024 challenge, where I was required to read a book set in Ghana. This novel tells the story of a family, community, class, and self-identity. I found it to be an enjoyable and quick read. The story revolves ar......more

It was giving a horror novel that can only be scary if ur west African. Men will humiliate you always even in death......more