Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Every Day is for the Thief by Teju Cole

2 reviews

karabeavis's review against another edition

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adventurous informative sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The writing is brilliant and I loved being in Nigeria through the eyes of an expat but this was a depressing book re: corruption and violence in Lagos. 

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frankiejavie's review against another edition

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

4.0

This is a short, beautiful, and metaphor-rich novel from which any reader can broaden their understanding of an immigrant’s homecoming experience 

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