A review by fatkidatheartreads
Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta

sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Ka udo di, ka ndu di.”
Let peace be. Let life be.

The misery porn that is tragic gay (and LGBT) stories.
I absolutely gobbled all of it. Such an eye opener -  homophobia in countries that have criminalized same sex relationships, and sadly, living in Kenya, I am saddened that I relate to this.


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