From her unconventional birth concealed by her mother, Yvonne, to a temporal shift transporting
them to Nigeria’s distant past, Lolah navigates relationships, heartbreak, and the bonds of family.
As Lolah’s story unfolds, the impact of three individuals —Chi, Eni, and Nnamdi— shape her
journey, sparking a love triangle that spans years and continents.As the years pass, Lolah's relationships evolve and undergo unexpected twists and turns. The joys and challenges of navigating shared lives, Lolah grapples with the unraveling of her relationship with Nnamdi and finds solace in the support of her friend Eni and the rekindling of her connection with Chi. Amidst heartbreak and loss, Lolah finds solace and support from unexpected sources, ultimately
discovering her own strength and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of romance with family drama, readers will be immersed,
In a world of intrigue and emotion,
A tale of love and resilience
Enduring ties that bind everyone together,
A healing journey that transcends time and continents
And multigenerational love that outweighs the trauma
With love, resilience, and the bonds of family at its core, Flooding the River is a deeply moving
tale of redemption, forgiveness, and ultimately finding one's place in the world.
Perfect for fans of multigenerational fiction and romance with a touch of drama, this novel
promises to captivate readers until the very end, where Lolah finally finds her happy ending.
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: From Lolah's birth to her eventual engagement, Winful takes readers on a journey of life, love, and doubt. The beautiful plot unfolds evenly, punctuated by moments of intense tragedy and the deep, abiding ties of devotion.
Prose: Winfuls prose is both lovely and engaging, painting Lolah and her supporting cast in shades of wistful longing and rich depth.
Originality: Winful tackles love triangles in expressive, passionate writing that never falls back on clichés. Lolah's story feels both realistic and resonant.
Character/Execution: Winful deftly structures this novel, interlacing scenes from the past seamlessly with memories in the present time. Her characters are well-grounded, and they play off of each other in natural ways. Lolah, of course, is exquisitely drawn, but Nnamdi is also crisp and evocative, a character who will stick with readers long after the novel is finished.
Blurb: A delicate rendering of life's ups and downs, cast against striking and memorable characters.
Date Submitted: July 09, 2024
