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A review by 2treads
The Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose Utomi
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoy this series of novellas where Utomi is using storytelling to reveal a bit about power and what is done to keep it. How the ones who wield it set the stage for their people to become actors in a play they know nothing about.
The first novella shows how young Tutu uncovers the lies that keep his people oppressed and thirsty and now Osi must choose to either believe the truth of what he is shown or remain loyal to the lie that has seen him rise to a certain status in his people's story.
But who determines the lie and what will Osi choose to do when what he thought he had come to understand is revealed to be more than he could have perceived?
This novella series is addictive.
The first novella shows how young Tutu uncovers the lies that keep his people oppressed and thirsty and now Osi must choose to either believe the truth of what he is shown or remain loyal to the lie that has seen him rise to a certain status in his people's story.
But who determines the lie and what will Osi choose to do when what he thought he had come to understand is revealed to be more than he could have perceived?
This novella series is addictive.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Grief, Death, Blood, Violence, and Gore
Minor: Confinement, Body horror, and Child death