A review by talknerdybookblog
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Representation: Nigerian trans titular character, Nigerian mlm main character, Indian main character, Nigerian wlw main character, Nigerian wlw supporting characters, Nigerian supporting characters

Overall: 5-stars

Mature Themes: Yes

• Descriptive seuxal content

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Death of a titular character
• Discussion of a dead body
• Consensual sexual relationship between cousins (Vivek and Osita)
• Extremist Christianity
• Transphobia
• Homophobia
• Depression
• Eating problems
• Infidelity
• Misogyny
• Domestic abuse
• Blood

Ending:

Poignant and really sad ... we learn that Nnemdi's death was actually an accident, she tripped over a rock and fell during an argument with Osita.