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dark
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.25
Femi Kayode came up with quite a compelling plot interweaving real-world elements of social unrest through the manipulation of media as the driving force behind the novel. The reason why it fell short of achieving 5 stars is that, for me, the pacing was a bit off. The first half of the novel was strictly a mystery (and a slow-burn one at that). It wasn't until the final 100 pages that things really started heating up and the thriller elements really came into play - hell, the climax didn't happen until 95% of the way through. However, it was still a fantastic read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture and Murder
Minor: Rape
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