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badmom's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5
Fascinating historical details about the building + ruling of Kenya woven beautifully into a story about a man, his family, and the choices he made over a lifetime.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, and War
biblizo'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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Racism and Religious bigotry
Minor: Terminal illness and Death of parent