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And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

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tanwl's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

5.0

loopdlu's review against another edition

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challenging 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

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5.0

I can relate to the story in this book. And no I am not queer but I understand the story. I am Nigerian and I see the timeline, I have seen people go through what Segun went through. It was an amazing story. So beautifully written.

wkariuki_'s review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective sad 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

4.0

This is a coming of age of story of what homophobia and hate can do to a person esp in a country where legislature is used as a tool to ingratiate hate and justify violence.

It’s also a wonderful telling of self acceptance and the challenges to get there. It’s heartbreaking. I was left angry at the realization that this is a reality and what a waste!

It’s a story on how movements need resilience and vice versa.

A small portion of the book talks about the political situation of a Nigeria whose government is also not alive to the realities of her people, much like many countries in the world, much like Kenya.

The author captured grief beautifully and so wholly, it felt devastating to read.

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