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David Mogo, Godhunter
by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
A 3.5 starrer
There are a lot of things that scream different when it comes to this book. African mythology, the setting in Lagos, a demigod as a lead character. Kind of my first exposure to this kind of setting and that keeps one hooked quite for long.
Per the story itself, there is a feeling that this seemed to work better as a novella rather than a full fledged novel. There is a sense of discontinuity in the book and that impeded my reading experience. It may also be a conscious choice from the author as we are already handling so many different things that a convoluted plot might just tip it over. There is a sense of darkness and dystopia that rules the book. The limited scale worldbuilding presents Lagos as a living character in itself.
The lead character, David Mogo is a bit diff to classify. He does exhibit some typical YA lead character tics but has a sense of guilt built in him. His supporting cast is quite strong with his mentor character a fairly quirky lead. It definitely is an interesting addition to my list of books and I do have a feeling that this series can rocket up the ranks if storytelling and editing were managed properly. The world imagined here and the history is so rich with the potential to explore this world beyond just Lagos
There are a lot of things that scream different when it comes to this book. African mythology, the setting in Lagos, a demigod as a lead character. Kind of my first exposure to this kind of setting and that keeps one hooked quite for long.
Per the story itself, there is a feeling that this seemed to work better as a novella rather than a full fledged novel. There is a sense of discontinuity in the book and that impeded my reading experience. It may also be a conscious choice from the author as we are already handling so many different things that a convoluted plot might just tip it over. There is a sense of darkness and dystopia that rules the book. The limited scale worldbuilding presents Lagos as a living character in itself.
The lead character, David Mogo is a bit diff to classify. He does exhibit some typical YA lead character tics but has a sense of guilt built in him. His supporting cast is quite strong with his mentor character a fairly quirky lead. It definitely is an interesting addition to my list of books and I do have a feeling that this series can rocket up the ranks if storytelling and editing were managed properly. The world imagined here and the history is so rich with the potential to explore this world beyond just Lagos