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

challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I am so undone. I could tell what the ending was going to be, and still hoped that maybe it would change somehow. The prose is beautiful and intentional and the pain is visceral for each point of view. Wow. Such a beautiful and sad book.