A review by yoloxokotl_xolos
The Fortune Men by Nadifa Mohamed

challenging dark tense slow-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? No

4.0

The Fortune Me is an interesting historical fiction with a time period and perspective combination that isn't very common.  I really enjoy when I get to experience a new aspect of a historical period of time.  When I picked it up I didn't realize it was based on a true story and that always adds an extra layer of interest. The pacing was a little chopping and the writing was a bit dry at time but overall a solid read. I appreciated the amount of research and detail contained in the novel, I also found a lot of parallels with current day situations that made this story even more alive.