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

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-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

4.25

I have to give this book its flowers, for the mystery, the intrigue, the sweetness, the queerness. There are so many different layers in how you approach this book, but its content is something that grabs hold of you and refuses to let go, no matter what. Equal parts heartbreaking and eye-opening, with a vivid background and rich familial tapestry. I had fun, and I mourned, and are these not the endless cycles of life?