A review by mayenk
Confrontations by Simone Atangana Bekono

dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I liked the story itself, the translation was a bit clunky. I kinda felt bad for everyone but the therapist, like the kids have experienced trauma, either racial or sexual or both. And when the lash out, the consequences are harsh without any space for why the lashed out in the beginning. And with a therapist with a famously racist past which they might not regret, our main lead feels hopeless and unheard. Like her concerns or pov are pointless and won't be addressed.