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maddieemp's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Self harm and Rape
mxcrayon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Self harm
Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt
Minor: Homophobia
maddyreads89's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Rape
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Pedophilia
pm_me_book_recs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An amalgamation of Nigerian folklore and spirituality, psuedo-autobiographical origin story, examination of mental health, sexuality, and gender expression, and deep effects of multiple traumas. Despite coming from a completely different situation and life, I found reflections of my experiences, which helped me feel real and seen. I think many other Queer and/or non-conforming folks could find cathartic comfort here as well. I wouldn't call this a "happy" story, but cathartic (emotionally purging). You're gonna cry, ugly sad mortified cry, but also warm hug after a bad day cry.
I'm so excited to read EVERYTHING else by Akwaeke Emezi, their new novel "Little Rot" comes out this Spring, and they're currently releasing a new album 🔥
CW: rape, disordered eating, suicide, self-harm, addiction, gaslighting, psychosis, dysmorphia, emotional/physical abuse, medical trauma, trans/homophobia, death, miscarriage. Definitely check StoryGraph for more in depth analysis of content warnings if there are specific topics you wish to avoid.
Graphic: Transphobia, Blood, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Gaslighting, Addiction, Alcohol, Medical trauma, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Dysphoria, Forced institutionalization, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Abandonment, Grief, Self harm, and Suicide
essara's review against another edition
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Rape, and Suicide attempt
michaelion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
They peeled my scalp back, cracked my skull open, and wrote exactly what's going on in my brain. What the heck Akwaeke Emezi my future spouse. How dare you. I love you. I guess I'm an ogbanje? Is it appropriative of me to say that even though I know my ancestry comes from Nigeria I'm just not sure which people group? Anyway anyway. I am her and they is me and I am we. Amazing. I'm so glad I chose to pock this up this month. THIS IS Black history NOW !!!
Graphic: Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Self harm, Rape, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Gaslighting, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Addiction, Homophobia, Eating disorder, Violence, Death, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Adult/minor relationship, Transphobia, Biphobia, Pedophilia, and Medical content
amermanda's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape
aude's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
Moderate: Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Infidelity, Blood, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
persnickery's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Drug use, and Child abuse
kodi_rae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Transphobia, Self harm, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Dysphoria, and Body horror