A review by georgiasbookescapes
At Night All Blood Is Black by David Diop

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

4.0

Alfa and Mademba are two Senegalese soldiers fighting in World War One. When Mademba is wounded and dies in the arms of his more-than-brother Alfa, Alfa does all that he can to make amends. Slowly things get darker and harder for Alfa.

This is a beautiful and lyrically written story about a Senegalese solider who gives his all in war. A slow read this book can enrapture you within its writing.