A review by haveyseentis
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was triggering for me. Obviously it involves the death of somebody and the way that grief is discussed in this book is The most upfront real depiction of grief that I have ever read and the hopelessness and uselessness in the face of grief that is discussed in this book was really upsetting. This is not a book for somebody in for a good time but the commentary on queer life in Nigeria really opened my eyes and I feel enriched after having read this book but still with a deep-seated new awareness of mortality that was scary for me. It was a fast read but it was perfectly paced.
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