briemont5 's review for:

Boy! by Ferdinand Oyono
4.0
emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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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