Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?
 First edition | |
| Author | Lizzie Damilola Blackburn |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Romantic fiction |
| Set in | London, England |
| Publisher | Pamela Dorman Books |
Publication date | January 18, 2022 |
| Publication place | Nigeria |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 384 pages |
| ISBN | 9780593299005 (first edition) |
| OCLC | 1252740062 |
Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? is a novel written by Nigerian novelist Lizzie Damilola Blackburn. The novel which is her debut novel was first published by Pamela Dorman Books an imprint of Penguin Random House in 2022.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]The novel revolves around Yinka; a British-Nigerian Oxford graduate who is being pressured into getting married.
Development
[edit]The novel began as a short story in a blog called Christian based dilemma which Blackburn ran. She was in her 20's, she was pressured by her mother to settle down, then she decided to write a story about it. The short story developed in a novel when she met Jackie Lau in a blogging workshop.[4]
Reception
[edit]Kristen Stewart of Library Journal described it as "... a sensitive, humorous chronicle of a young woman/'s journey of self-discovery ... This universal story of a young woman coming into her own contains many elements of Nigerian culture ... Readers who like the novels of Marian Keyes and Cecelia Ahern will find much to enjoy here."[5] Alicia Rancilio of Associated Press described it as funny and big-hearted. She further stated that "Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? is more than a book about a woman looking for a man. It addresses themes such as female friendships, Black beauty standards and religion."[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Sam-Duru, Prisca (January 31, 2022). "Nigeria: Books That'll Make a Good Read in 2022". Vanguard. Retrieved February 7, 2022 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ Ajayi, Angela (January 14, 2022). "Review: Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ Cadden, Mary (January 5, 2022). "Rom-com roundup: Weather Gir, Lucky Leap Day top January reading list". USA Today.
- ^ Damilola Blackburn, Lizzie (January 23, 2022). "In new debut novel, everyone wants to know 'Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?'". NPR (Interview). Interviewed by Sarah McCammon. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- ^ Stewart, Kristen (January 1, 2022). "Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?". Library Journal. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Rancilio, Alicia (January 20, 2022). "Review: Yinka, Where is Your Huzband funny and big-hearted". Associated Press. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
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