A review by annamgane
The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste

adventurous dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I had a really difficult time reading this book. There were multiple points where i had to put the book down. It highlights the importance and role of women during war, but this included graphic descriptions of the difficulties these women go through. However it is still a very enjoyable book, and I put the book down because i was so blown away by the writing. I also generally don't like books about war, which i think leads to the 4 stars.
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