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

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

3.5

I find this difficult to rate because the structure, setting and writing are all good (though the ending might be a bit too predictable). And yet the book has a hole as its heart - maybe that's the point. Overall an important, potent read.
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