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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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 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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