jericasbooktravels 's review for:

Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James

4.75

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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For white western readers, this book is a culture shock. The description of a dark, hallucinatory Africa is apt. The characters, introduction to African culture as only dark high fantasy can do, and magical setting is the perfect start to a brilliant trilogy. Western Readers should be prepared for a dive into an entirely new and different culture, story, and rules.