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

challenging emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

ate this up in a day but cannot get behind the way it is revealed Vivek actually dies. Sometimes it’s ok to not have all the answers, since the death is not really what the book was about anyway. Otherwise a fascinating read, despite incest!
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