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

challenging dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

This book didn't make me cry, but it made me want to cry. It didn't speak for me, but it spoke to me. It showed me ugliness and cruelty so I could appreciate better its beauty and light. Nnemdi is already alive. She's alive in this book.