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A review by doomluz
Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This novella is very emotional. The main focus on Elle and Kev and the brutalities and injustice they experience and they witness. It shows a lot of the struggles of incarcerated people and POC, especially Black people.
Though I kind of would have liked to see the sci-fi/fantasy elements in this story explored a bit more, I also liked that it stayed focused on the raw anger and heartbreak. A hard sci-fi or fantasy approach might've distracted from the real life issues this story.
Though I kind of would have liked to see the sci-fi/fantasy elements in this story explored a bit more, I also liked that it stayed focused on the raw anger and heartbreak. A hard sci-fi or fantasy approach might've distracted from the real life issues this story.
Graphic: Racism, Police brutality, and Violence
Moderate: Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content
Minor: Miscarriage and Cancer
medical racism