And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

And Then He Sang a Lullaby

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

266 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional sad medium-paced
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The inaugural title from Roxane Gay Books , And Then He Sang a Lullaby is a searingly honest debut from a Nigerian writer and queer liberation activist, exploring what love and freedom cost in a society steeped in homophobia. August is a talented...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

sad 92%
emotional 91%
reflective 47%
challenging 39%
dark 37%
tense 27%
informative 13%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 16%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.21

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