A review by lakerss12
Beneath the Lion's Gaze by Maaza Mengiste

5.0

I was originally supposed to read this book fall of 2019 for my African Politics & Government class. I remembered the overall plot details fairly well, but reading it I was so entranced by the book. I really just loved all of the characters. Story about Dr Hailu, Dawit, Sara, Yonas, etc during the Dergs early years. I really don’t think I could be as brave as the characters were, it was so impressive to me their sacrifices and I just don’t think I’m at that same caliber truthfully. Nevertheless, I loved it and it really propels me to read more African fiction.