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A review by ashleysbookthoughts
Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
In my book, Akwaeke Emezi can do no wrong. I’ve loved every book of theirs I’ve read and all of their books are so different. When I read Freshwater back in 2018, it blew my mind. I wish I’d had bookstagram back then so I could have talked through it with someone!
Dear Senthuran is an honest, raw memoir in letters that goes into great depth regarding Emezi’s belief that they are ogbanje and just how much of a memoir-in-fiction that Freshwater was. It is at times hard to read (they go into great depth regarding suicidal ideation and past attempts) but always compelling and interesting. It at times can be hard work being in Emezi’s head – there is a lot of conflict here, which is probably a big part of why their stories are so emotionally evocative, but it’s definitely worth the journey.
Dear Senthuran is an honest, raw memoir in letters that goes into great depth regarding Emezi’s belief that they are ogbanje and just how much of a memoir-in-fiction that Freshwater was. It is at times hard to read (they go into great depth regarding suicidal ideation and past attempts) but always compelling and interesting. It at times can be hard work being in Emezi’s head – there is a lot of conflict here, which is probably a big part of why their stories are so emotionally evocative, but it’s definitely worth the journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Sexual assault