tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post6335330715544057096..comments2023-07-23T10:06:17.267-04:00Comments on Tethyan Books: Review: Who Fears Death by Nnedi OkoraforAlliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683230093775720398noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-41860000388790832922011-07-12T16:08:44.460-04:002011-07-12T16:08:44.460-04:00Thanks! :) My admiration for the way she handled M...Thanks! :) My admiration for the way she handled Mwita and Onye's relationship is one of the main reasons that I wanted to see more details of the Diti-Fanasi-Luyu tangle.Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683230093775720398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074055834975214817.post-23298503100466968812011-07-10T11:47:54.884-04:002011-07-10T11:47:54.884-04:00I particularly liked the portrayal of her relation...<i>I particularly liked the portrayal of her relationship with Mwita. They love each other, but that doesn’t mean that they are blind to each other’s faults. Mwita’s bitterness at their relationship’s inversion of traditional gender roles (he’s the healer, she’s the sorcerer) frustrates Onye. On the other hand, Onye’s impetuousness, haphazard training, and general lack of foresight often annoy Mwita. It was refreshing to read about a romantic relationship where the lovers didn’t spend all of their time drowning in mutual adoration. Mwita and Onye’s relationship requires effort and constant communication, in addition to love, in order to thrive.</i><br /><br />Great observation, because that's so true. I wish more writers would handle relationships so realistically. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com