A review by thoughtsfromtheafro
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book engrossed me much more than I anticipated. The writing is solid; I could visualize so many of the scenes. The storyline is messy and complicated, as humans are and love sometimes can be. But it’s so…relatable, even if you haven’t experienced the same trauma as the main character.


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