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She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore

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africanbookaddict's review against another edition

4.0

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3.5 stars rounded up. I’d love to know what Liberians and Liberian-Americans think of this novel, as they would probably better understand the nuances of the story. I can confidently say I will read anything by Wayétu Moore, and that this debut is a lovely ode to the country of Liberia and Liberian womanhood, through Gbessa’s complex characterization.

bookswithayo's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging hopeful informative mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

adazzlinggirl's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-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? It's complicated

3.5

bonzoobel's review against another edition

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got halfway through but just couldnt get into it..

sienna_canread's review against another edition

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4.0

3.75 stars

sksrenninger's review against another edition

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4.0

Sort of reminiscent of Underground Railroad; composite characters with a dose of magical realism to help you better understand a significant moment in history, and a particularly underappreciated moment, from my perspective.