A review by hbelle01
Beneath the Lion's Gaze by Maaza Mengiste

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a heart wrenching, painful read. I have not read about this conflict, but this was a horrifying glimpse into people’s realities. Make sure you’re in the right headspace for this.
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