When We Speak of Nothing by Olumide Popoola

When We Speak of Nothing

Olumide Popoola

256 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ race emotional reflective slow-paced
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Best mates Karl and Abu are both 17 and live near King's Cross. It's 2011 and racial tensions are set to explode across London. Abu is infatuated with gorgeous classmate Nalini but dares not speak to her. Meanwhile, Karl is the target of the local...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
reflective 57%
adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
funny 28%
hopeful 28%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.86

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