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A review by mschmidt
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This short novel is filled with power, connects the moments of these lives in one flowing river. The imperfections within each character are put on display with unrivaled compassion.
Graphic: Mental illness, Bullying, Grief, Incest, Sexual content, Blood, Death, Domestic abuse, Child death, Dysphoria, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Eating disorder, and Transphobia
Moderate: Islamophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse