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lmcoffman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
simplysifiso's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
aliciawithoutkeys's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Suicidal thoughts
cadie_sj's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
carrotsarenot's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Suicide
notartgarfunkel's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.75
rousse's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A good book. I learned about queerness in Nigeria, which I didn't know anything about before. Very, very sad though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Suicide
geesreadingcorner's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Violence
thelibraryduck's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
3.25
rsehrlich's review against another edition
4.0
WOW. This is an incredible book and an incredible debut in one. My local library happened to get a copy of this for its release day, and I'm so glad they did, or I would have missed out on something special. The moment I finished--which took about a day; this book is brutal, but also a snappy and engaging read--I bought a personal copy. It does what it says on the tin in the best way possible: this book is heartbreaking, culturally rich, and built around characters who feel like real people. And Then He Sang a Lullaby is one of those impassioned novels that will stick with me, and I'm looking forward to seeing what else the author will do. My only real complaint was that the ending felt as if it needed one or two more paragraphs, but it was still satisfying.