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A review by karalee
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
5.0
It’s been quite a while since I read a book in one day — this book changed that!
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the unnecessary violence committed against people who are deemed ‘different’ in any way. Those at peace with themselves are in danger because of others who are impulsive and hateful. I can’t say too much without it being considered a spoiler…but while this novel plays with the topic of violence against trans people, it also wraps up in a beautifully devastating way.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the unnecessary violence committed against people who are deemed ‘different’ in any way. Those at peace with themselves are in danger because of others who are impulsive and hateful. I can’t say too much without it being considered a spoiler…but while this novel plays with the topic of violence against trans people, it also wraps up in a beautifully devastating way.