A review by impla77
The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste

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

2.5

Another very literary book that I didn’t particularly enjoy. For a book this long, I would expect to have some connection to the characters but the way the author writes, I felt unable to really see the characters as fully fleshed out. Everything is a little meandering and ponderous.. I wish I liked this one more
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