And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu
And Then He Sang a Lullaby
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Ani Kayode Somtochukwu
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And Then He Sang a Lullaby

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional sad medium-paced
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A searingly honest and resonant debut from a Nigerian writer and queer liberation activist, exploring what love and freedom cost in a society steeped in homophobiaThe inaugural title from the most buzzed-about new imprint in years, And Then He San...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

sad 91%
emotional 90%
reflective 46%
challenging 39%
dark 37%
tense 27%
informative 13%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 9%
funny 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 16%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | 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: 5% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.22

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