avasolange's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
When I tell you this is the perfect book to make you feel something , I mean it. I was crying, screaming, and gasping for air. This book is full of so many deep and inspiring perspectives, that it really get you thinking. The story follows the struggles of a Nigerian Boy that discovers he's gay and all the problems that arise with that realization. he goes through to many earth shattering situations , and author is amazing at giving you insight what its really like to be in the situation. It really feels as though You are walking in the main character's shoes, which only makes reading this book more emotion invoking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Gun violence, Homophobia, Outing, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Religious bigotry
zombiezami's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Damn, Uzodinma Iweala sure knows how to write sad stuff. As with <i>Beasts of No Nation</i>, it's hard for me to say that I "liked" the book or that I would recommend it because the content is so upsetting. I will say that it was beautifully written, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Gun violence, Blood, Death, Child death, Toxic friendship, Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutality, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Bullying, Grief, Misogyny, and Cursing
Minor: War, Rape, and Drug use
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bury your gaysf18's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Blood and Medical content
Minor: Drug use, Rape, and Suicide
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