And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

And Then He Sang a Lullaby

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional sad medium-paced

Description

August is a God-fearing track star who leaves Enugu City to attend university and escape his overbearing sisters. He carries the weight of their lofty expectations, the shame of facing himself, and the haunting memory of a mother he never knew. It...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 86%
dark 45%
challenging 41%
reflective 36%
tense 30%
informative 15%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 15%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.15

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