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A review by krys_kilz
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A haunting and heartbreaking read that had me crying through the final pages. The interwoven narratives and subplots were expertly crafted and the way everything ties together in the end was just stunning.
The sections about Vivek's relationship with his/her mother, Kavita, cracked me open, especially the closing scene with his/her grave marker. I loved the threads of magical realism subtly threaded throughout and the linking of reincarnation with trans/gender-variant experiences. And the final chapter was just perfect, absolutely perfect.
The sections about Vivek's relationship with his/her mother, Kavita, cracked me open, especially the closing scene with his/her grave marker. I loved the threads of magical realism subtly threaded throughout and the linking of reincarnation with trans/gender-variant experiences. And the final chapter was just perfect, absolutely perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, Incest, and Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Minor: Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Deadnaming