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A review by mcnan
Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
What an incredible collection. Adjei-Brenyah's work is poignant, sharp, insightful, and simultaneously upsetting and exciting. I was always looking forward to reading more. None of these are weak stories, but my particular favorites were Through the Flash and The Hospital Where. Content warnings are not complete but mention some.
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Mass/school shootings, Torture, Classism, Hate crime, Bullying, Child death, and Racism
Moderate: Abortion