A review by briemont5
Boy! by John Reed, Ferdinand Oyono

emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Originally published in French in 1956, this is a classic of 20th century African lit. The diary-style novel puts the immorality of colonists on display. A super quick read that still holds weight today.
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