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Stay with Me
- Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
Winner of the 9 Mobile Prize for Literature
Shortlisted for the 2017 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction
Shortlisted for the 2018 Wellcome Book Prize
Longlisted for the 2018 International Dylan Thomas Prize
This Nigerian debut is the heartbreaking tale of what wanting a child can do to a person, a marriage and a family.
Yejide is hoping for a miracle, for a child. It is all her husband wants, all her mother-in-law wants, and she has tried everything. But when her relatives insist upon a new wife, it is too much for Yejide to bear.
Unravelling against the social and political turbulence of 1980s Nigeria, Stay with Me is a story of the fragility of married love, the undoing of family, the power of grief, and the all-consuming bonds of motherhood. It is a tale about the desperate attempts we make to save ourselves, and those we love, from heartbreak.
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- Shilon
- 09-04-19
Brilliantly Intriguing
It was brilliantly intriguing. I felt all emotions listening to the book. As I'm Nigerian and Yoruba I could relate to the culture and history well. A controversial story line with a lot of lessons to take away. A must read! Looooooooooooved it. Although a Yoruba reader would have completed the story perfectly.
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- Sharn Bason
- 09-02-20
Brilliant book
This is one of the best books I’ve listened to. Excellent narrator who tells the story with passion, sincerity and humour.
I would highly recommend this book !
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- Elizabeth Samuel
- 03-09-20
Beautifully Exhilarating
The story line and writing is so beautiful, the performance was captivating. Thank you!
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- Yasmin E (UK)
- 25-12-20
Powerful story
Powerful story filled with unpredictable twists and turns. I couldn’t stop listening. One of the best novels I’ve read this year.
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- Helen Rogers
- 29-01-21
Brilliant book
I thoroughly enjoyed listening go this book including the fabulous narration. Very moving, enthralling and well-written.
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- michelin1
- 28-01-21
Amazing
Well written, emotive,, full of drama. Worth reading over and over again. Loved the way it was read out and how adjoa managed to capture every characters words and emotions. Best story I have heard in a long time. Have bought copies for my friends and family to read as it's an amazing story
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- Elena
- 02-04-20
A beautifully written and performed story
Voices of the main characters masterfully intertwined in time and space. So much empathy to and understanding of the characters. Without dwelling on any it touches upon so many issues and dilemmas. The is softly spoken, it penetrates and stays with you.
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- Lynne B.
- 11-01-18
Brilliant,evocative and life affirming
A great book which evokes time, place and culture beautifully whilst at the same time weaving a brilliant narrative of timeless themes.
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- D. J. Brown
- 17-01-23
Sensitive and interesting novel exploring marital issues
What a wonderful read. It resonates with me as I have a daughter (in UK) who experienced very similar issues within her family unit, but even without this it explores painful family issues in an entertaining yet sensitive manner - and even has a happy ending.
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- Liam
- 06-03-24
Incredible storytelling
I want to experience this book all over again, amazing story and such heart from all the characters.
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