Reviews tagging 'Child death'

The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

73 reviews

gizelleinak's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-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

4.5

Found this book at a free little library and grabbed based on the beautiful cover and without knowing anything about it. A heartbreaking story that made me wish for a more hopeful ending. Still, I would definitely recommend it. Beautifully written.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Blood

sarafinley's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, and Abandonment

gorgeousdreamerreads's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

This narrative, a poignant and intricate masterpiece, revolves around the profound themes of secrecy, acceptance, and protection. The Death of Vivek Oji delves into the pervasive nature of stereotypes, the intricate dynamics of family relationships, and the stark realities that confront individuals within the confines of contemporary societal norms. The pervasive theme of family secrets serves as a catalyst for self-discovery, emphasizing the paramount importance of authentic friendships. The extensive exploration of these secrets underscores the significance of protecting and honoring them. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Transphobia, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent

suereadsslow's review against another edition

challenging sad medium-paced

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest and Grief

Moderate: Child death and Death

nadia's review

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

This is a very good book. I love the writing and the way the story was told via different perspectives and POVs. It covers difficult and challenging subject matter and it definitely tugged at my heartstrings at points but there was a lil' something missing for me which prevented the book from having maximum emotional impact.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Homophobia, and Incest

Moderate: Violence

jmiles758's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Outing, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

vanesst's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child death, Infidelity, Transphobia, Grief, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Lesbophobia, and Fire/Fire injury

destinied's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

5.0

This is easily one of the most impactful books I’ve read in the last several months. Maybe the whole year. A story of identity, repression, family, grief, and all of the complexities of being human while navigating these themes, The Death of Vivek Oji is about more than just physical death. It is also about the death of how we might view people based on our expectations, and the beautiful juxtaposition against the birth of the person as they are.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Transphobia, and Violence

Moderate: Biphobia, Child abuse, Deadnaming, and Blood

Minor: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Torture, and Vomit

booksandteatime's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Transphobia, and Grief

luisagerdsmeyer's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Homophobia, and Transphobia