Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

19 reviews

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Suicidal thoughts

carrotsarenot's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, and Violence

Minor: Suicide

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Suicide

geesreadingcorner's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Violence

toluolowo's review against another edition

informative sad medium-paced

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

I wish we got more of Segun's internal story 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Suicide, Bullying, Hate crime, Grief, Outing, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Homophobia, and Death

jportfolio's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual violence, and Violence

Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts

bibim's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Bullying

thebobolink's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime and Homophobia

aeleni's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Suicide, and Homophobia

megansoetaert's review against another edition

sad slow-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? Yes

3.75

this was a heavy read about the pain and struggle of being gay in modern Nigeria. i really appreciated how the author steeped this book in the politics of Nigeria (and the politics of liberation the characters were seeking). 

I loved Segun so much, and wish we got more of his POV- the book didn’t feel balanced between Segun and August. the pacing of the book overall also felt a little off, but i would definitely definitely read more from this author in the future!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Homophobia, and Injury/Injury detail