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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
I do not know why I grabbed this book off the shelf when I have so many others to read, but I did regardless. And I am glad I did. Every pocket of the globe holds history, and I was very uneducated on modern Sudanese history. Valentino Achak Deng is a beacon of hope, and a gentle and caring picture of humanity. Eggers helps realize his story, and despite all it presents, the storytellers forever stress the blessing that is life. 10/10.
Graphic: Genocide, Death, Child death, Gun violence, War, Colonisation, Murder, Police brutality, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Classism, Rape, Sexism, Confinement, Slavery, Trafficking, Vomit, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Racism, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Abortion and Domestic abuse
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