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  • By: Kehinde Fadipe
  • Narrated by: Dami Olukoya
  • Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
  • 3.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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In Such Tremendous Heat

By: Kehinde Fadipe
Narrated by: Dami Olukoya
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Summary

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Basking in Singapore's non-stop sunshine, low tax rate and crocodile Birkins on every other arm, Dara, Amaka, and Lillian are living the dream - until their carefully constructed lives are upended by a handsome and mysterious new arrival . . .

Dara, a workaholic lawyer, is on the brink of partnership at her firm when Lani, a new hire from Geneva, is assigned to work on what should have been her career-making case.

Amaka, a sharp-tongued banker, is in the midst of a painful family breakdown. An instant attraction to Lani, despite her lovely boyfriend, jeopardizes her last shred of stability.

Lillian, a piano-prodigy-turned-housewife, is desperately trying to remain in Singapore after her marriage comes to a messy end. A chance encounter with Lani-a man who is inexplicably, impossibly, the spitting image of her late father-triggers a grief she's spent a lifetime suppressing.

Forced to confront the ghosts of their pasts, Dara, Amaka, and Lillian soon learn that unfinished history can follow you anywhere - even to Singapore.

©2023 Kehinde Fadipe (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK

Critic reviews

"With a vibrant host of characters set against the lush, wanderlust-inducing backdrop of Southeast Asia, Fadipe's energetic, technicolor prose sucks you into the maddening worlds of Dara, Amaka, and Lillian, and spits you out with more grace, more empathy, and more understanding. A rich celebration of the nuanced complexities of Black womanhood and friendship." (Lola Akinmade Åkerström, international bestselling author of In Every Mirror She's Black)

"In In Such Tremendous Heat, Kehinde Fadipe expertly weaves the stories of three Nigerian expats seeking to write their futures in the luxe, moneyed world of Singapore, only to have their lives disrupted by the arrival of a handsome newcomer. The interloper's impact is both unexpected and rewarding, deepening our understanding of this trio of remarkable women as they learn to confront the scars of their pasts and re-examine what truly matters to them. A compelling story of ambition, identity and friendship, this dynamic debut novel is a must-read for every book club." (Kirthana Ramisetti, author of GMA Book Club pick Dava Shastri's Last Day)

"Kehinde's debut is a satisfying blend of drama, glamour, and friendship-a stunning and impressive story with bold characters worth loving and rooting for." (Jane Igharo, author of Where We End & Begin)

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A hard slog

Nothing happened, just a lot of exposition filled dialogue that went on and on. Not a single likeable or interesting character. I forced myself to the finish line waiting for something to happen..

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