Reviews tagging 'Injury/Injury detail'

And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

2 reviews

megansoetaert's review

sad slow-paced

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

3.75

this was a heavy read about the pain and struggle of being gay in modern Nigeria. i really appreciated how the author steeped this book in the politics of Nigeria (and the politics of liberation the characters were seeking). 

I loved Segun so much, and wish we got more of his POV- the book didn’t feel balanced between Segun and August. the pacing of the book overall also felt a little off, but i would definitely definitely read more from this author in the future!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail

readwithchar's review

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Grief, Death of parent, Biphobia, Death, Hate crime, Medical content, Bullying, Sexism, Homophobia, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Outing, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail