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A review by karthikhebbar
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THIS BOOK!!!!!! Hit too close to home!
I am devastated and heart broken. This is the story of so many people, who are my family, my community! Dancing with death every day in a world that finds it easier to hate, than love!
I couldn't drop the book down and had to read it in one go! Even though i anticipated what was coming, i was not ready! None of us have to be ready or anticipating this!
This is a story of unconditional love from a community that lets you smile and breathe, while the conditional love from your blood family smothers you for your identity. It is also a story of shame and it undeniable shadow on our existence.
Akwaeke writes so beautifully. It is a delight to read such an original style of writing and I can't wait to read her other beautiful books.
The traditional ibgo name that haunts the end of the novel for me seemed like embracing our indegenious pasts and descarding the CULTURE OF HATE and MORALITY that Colonization has tragically imposed on our cultures.
The lines between love and guilt are blur!!! How real.
The "BEAUTYFUL" Vivek and their spirit will stay with me!
I am devastated and heart broken. This is the story of so many people, who are my family, my community! Dancing with death every day in a world that finds it easier to hate, than love!
I couldn't drop the book down and had to read it in one go! Even though i anticipated what was coming, i was not ready! None of us have to be ready or anticipating this!
This is a story of unconditional love from a community that lets you smile and breathe, while the conditional love from your blood family smothers you for your identity. It is also a story of shame and it undeniable shadow on our existence.
Akwaeke writes so beautifully. It is a delight to read such an original style of writing and I can't wait to read her other beautiful books.
The traditional ibgo name that haunts the end of the novel for me seemed like embracing our indegenious pasts and descarding the CULTURE OF HATE and MORALITY that Colonization has tragically imposed on our cultures.
The lines between love and guilt are blur!!! How real.
The "BEAUTYFUL" Vivek and their spirit will stay with me!