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mysterymom40's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War and Classism
lisas_bookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved this book! It’s perhaps not the most original crime story, but wow, the combination of getting to know Nigerian society through the eyes of returning Nigerian forensic psychologist Dr Philip Taiwo while figuring out the mystery is great. Learning more about both the criminal and justices systems as well as the academic society in rural Nigeria was fascinating, all the while confirming some and firmly debunking some preconceptions.
I listened to this as audio and the narrations was absolute perfection. Highly recommended
I listened to this as audio and the narrations was absolute perfection. Highly recommended
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Hate crime, Torture, and Police brutality
Minor: Physical abuse
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