A review by kristakp
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging emotional reflective tense fast-paced
  • 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

4.25

I'm surprised that I liked this book as much as I did. The plot was not my favorite, the idea of falling in love with someone twice my age is viciously unappealing. But the prose was written so well and the emotions felt real and earned. Sure, the romance wasn't my cup of tea, but I've read so many worse novels that had the tropes that I liked so I don't think that matters all that much. This book pushed me out of my comfort zone, and I feel like a better reader for it.
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