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December 25, 2025
The literary merit of Not So Terrible People bleeds from every aspect of it. Consistent Language, Fantastic Beginning, Cohesive Narrative and it proves its premise wonderfully. I say this is not just a collection of short stories. It is a novel.
On the surface level of this collection, we have human stories woven around a train attack. We explore humanity. We dive into the drama. Underneath the paint, Nana Sule expertly weaves in a far much bigger plot, one that actually crosses universes. A plot where a faction of supernatural beings has concocted a plan across several dimensions, involving multiple beings, to cause the reincarnation of Iblis.
This deep plot, this conspiracy has been hiding in the shadows of the events surrounding the people.
It is brilliant. It is cheeky. It is intentional.
On the surface level of this collection, we have human stories woven around a train attack. We explore humanity. We dive into the drama. Underneath the paint, Nana Sule expertly weaves in a far much bigger plot, one that actually crosses universes. A plot where a faction of supernatural beings has concocted a plan across several dimensions, involving multiple beings, to cause the reincarnation of Iblis.
This deep plot, this conspiracy has been hiding in the shadows of the events surrounding the people.
It is brilliant. It is cheeky. It is intentional.
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September 24, 2025
Book Review of Not So terrible people by Nana Sule.
This collection of short stories promises to enthrall you.
It artfully shows how a story can be woven through the perspective of different players and still connect itself so seamlessly.
It was set in Kurmi, Kano and Abuja
Explores themes of trauma, marriage , friendship, the frailty of family and the cracks that we love through.
It so carefully reminds us that things in this world aren’t always as they seem at face value.
I loved that I couldn’t put it down once I started , I loved that it I could see places i recognized in it and definitely enjoyed going a bit deeper into fantasy/mythology.
I recommend if you’re looking for a short story collection to add to your TBR, which explores the north, and will keep you waiting for the next piece of the story.
This collection of short stories promises to enthrall you.
It artfully shows how a story can be woven through the perspective of different players and still connect itself so seamlessly.
It was set in Kurmi, Kano and Abuja
Explores themes of trauma, marriage , friendship, the frailty of family and the cracks that we love through.
It so carefully reminds us that things in this world aren’t always as they seem at face value.
I loved that I couldn’t put it down once I started , I loved that it I could see places i recognized in it and definitely enjoyed going a bit deeper into fantasy/mythology.
I recommend if you’re looking for a short story collection to add to your TBR, which explores the north, and will keep you waiting for the next piece of the story.
February 6, 2026
Once again, I’m reminded why I love short stories. A good short story collection will always get me.
But what did I just read though?!
Yes, this is a collection of short stories, but every single story is interwoven and interconnected across timelines, generations, decades, different people, and different families, all tied together by one larger cause. And it was fascinating to see unravel.
Usually with short story collections, you might see brief character crossovers here and there, but this was different. This almost felt like one full novel where each character’s life was broken into chapters. Each story revealed a different piece of the bigger picture, and everything slowly came together so seamlessly.
It was so enjoyable, easy to read, intriguing, and full of twists. Every time I thought I knew where the plot was going, I was wrong. I didn’t see anything coming. I was shocked. Like genuinely shocked.
What really stood out to me was how the book explored “terrible” people and terrible choices. But the more you read, the more you realize they weren’t necessarily terrible people, they were almost like pawns in a grand plan, moving in directions they didn’t even fully control. It felt like they were walking in someone else’s design, even when they thought they were acting on their own will. That completely blew my mind.
Overall, this was such a fascinating read. And knowing this is a debut collection? Wow. I definitely want to read more from this Nana Sule.
It pulled me in, kept me hooked till the very end, and made every character and story feel important. Everything blended beautifully.
Really, really good.
But what did I just read though?!
Yes, this is a collection of short stories, but every single story is interwoven and interconnected across timelines, generations, decades, different people, and different families, all tied together by one larger cause. And it was fascinating to see unravel.
Usually with short story collections, you might see brief character crossovers here and there, but this was different. This almost felt like one full novel where each character’s life was broken into chapters. Each story revealed a different piece of the bigger picture, and everything slowly came together so seamlessly.
It was so enjoyable, easy to read, intriguing, and full of twists. Every time I thought I knew where the plot was going, I was wrong. I didn’t see anything coming. I was shocked. Like genuinely shocked.
What really stood out to me was how the book explored “terrible” people and terrible choices. But the more you read, the more you realize they weren’t necessarily terrible people, they were almost like pawns in a grand plan, moving in directions they didn’t even fully control. It felt like they were walking in someone else’s design, even when they thought they were acting on their own will. That completely blew my mind.
Overall, this was such a fascinating read. And knowing this is a debut collection? Wow. I definitely want to read more from this Nana Sule.
It pulled me in, kept me hooked till the very end, and made every character and story feel important. Everything blended beautifully.
Really, really good.
June 16, 2025
Not so terrible people by Nana Sule is a collection of short stories that explore different perspectives of life and death.
The very first story had me completely hooked, and the rest of the book turned out to be a very interesting read. Each story was beautifully written and the author somehow managed to link them together smoothly.
I also loved how Nana Sule approached the subject of death an interesting and refreshing tone.
The very first story had me completely hooked, and the rest of the book turned out to be a very interesting read. Each story was beautifully written and the author somehow managed to link them together smoothly.
I also loved how Nana Sule approached the subject of death an interesting and refreshing tone.
July 12, 2025
Not so terrible people by Nana Sule is a set of interconnected stories told fron the Pov of ghosts, humans, angels, Djinns written brilliantly and beautifully.
I enjoyed it so much. It's a fusion of the physical, metaphysical realm and everything in between.
it was sweet, short and would be in my heart for a while
I enjoyed it so much. It's a fusion of the physical, metaphysical realm and everything in between.
it was sweet, short and would be in my heart for a while
December 20, 2025
I’ve never met a collection of interconnected stories I didn’t love, and this book is no exception. Perfect for lovers of Pemi Aguda’s writing, Nana Sule’s book is not something you can put down once you pick it up.
October 16, 2025
Liked this. Not sure of that last story sha, but
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January 5, 2026It didn’t work out. I am a sucker for the supernatural and mythology but the stories in this collection didn’t hit the mark for me. I liked 3 out of 11 stories🥴
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