Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Speak No Evil by Uzodinma Iweala

16 reviews

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Drug use, Rape, and War

death of a sibling

, conversion therapy,

bury your gays

jojo_'s review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, and Outing

Minor: Child death, Death, Blood, and Sexual harassment

f18'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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, and Police brutality

Moderate: Blood and Medical content

Minor: Drug use, Rape, and Suicide

annaamaralanderson1997's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Police brutality, and Murder

Minor: Rape and Suicide

balladofreadingqueer's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-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

4.5

This book is heartbreaking. I was so so SO shocked at the murder of Niru. It was so unexpected. This book was a challenging read as it covered homophobia, familial rejection, teenage angst, not measuring up to family expectations, first relationships and sex. It also covers the black immigrant experience and religion. I really liked part one following Niru. And then part 2 by Meredith I hated! But I assume that is the point. Her selfish self-centred “victimhood”, her white “fragility” that led to the MURDER OF HER FRIEND BY THE POLICE. Her thoughtless attempts to assuage her own guilt by showing up at the grieving family’s home, her unwillingness to do the BARE MINIMUM to clear her friends’ name. This book made me so mad. It is a reminder of white privilege and the dangers that an unwillingness to recognise that privilege can cause. A difficult sobering read because this is sadly a reflection of the current world.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Police brutality

georgiajala's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.25

There are a lot of elements of this book that I really liked. I remember liking the writing and just following Niru through his life, friendships, and him exploring his sexuality. This book was extremely heartbreaking, but also I feel like the ending felt a little forced. I know the point is to be frustrated by Meredith's lack of action at then end of the book, but it was also just confusing and didn't really make any sense because she and Niru did have a strong friendship.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Racism

this book involves police violence which can be triggering