A review by blschuldt
Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

This book is beautifully written and really important, I’m so glad I read it. It was a bit of a struggle at times, due to tough subject matter and maybe it’s pacing, but I would certainly recommend it.