A review by a0ri
Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, though I think it has a few flaws. The characters themselves are very thoroughly fleshed out, which I think makes them - their motivations and their relationship dynamics - very strong. I also really like that this focuses on African gods and religion/mythology, which is something I feel is so rich and interesting and often overlooked by publishing. 

That being said, I think the author focuses a lot of the book on building diffrent character's backstories, such that the actual amount of time devoted to the actual plot feels a little shorter than I'd like. The actual plot (a heist!) is such a cool premise and I wish it was more involved than it ends up being. 

However, the book leaves a door open for more stories I'm this universe and I would certainly read any of those.