A review by freundlichl
The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste

emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

For such a heavy subject, I was captivated. The prose is lyrical and gripping — i could not put it down 
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