Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor

2 reviews

zombiezami's review

adventurous dark funny mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I feel like plot-wise this book kinda didn't need to exist? I kept losing the thread of the plot. Still, I liked the development of the characters' abilities as well as the worldbuilding overall. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Body horror, Child abuse, Blood, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Police brutality, Sexism, Misogyny, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: War, Racial slurs, Child death, Colonisation, and Slavery

kshertz's review

adventurous challenging inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It was everything I hoped it would be. Not sure it’s totally wrapped up but I was happy with the ending. Weird that COVID makes an appearance but this is a part of our history now. I recommend everyone everywhere read this series. I loved all 3 books. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Body horror, Colonisation, and Cultural appropriation