A review by porshea
The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born by Ayi Kwei Armah

dark reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

This book takes a lot of energy to get into with language that isn't easily approachable. Once you get about seven chapters in the wording is more fluid and tries less to stretch out metaphors. I appreciate the protagonist's view of questioning the insidiousness of white supremacy in a majority African country. I definitely left this book with ideas to pursue later.