Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

30 reviews

flashandoutbreak's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail

ayomiposia's review against another edition

emotional informative 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Suicide, and Violence

riverlasol's review against another edition

challenging sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

the first half i struggled with the pacing—it didn’t really match anything in the synopsis until halfway through. but i was determined to keep reading and it was totally worth it. this was a story of fierce love and fierce grief in equal measure, along with delving somewhat into modern nigerian politics, and it isn’t something i will easily forget.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Suicide, Violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

savvypotions's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Grief

Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail

eegonzalez1113's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol

fatsss's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

apairofducks's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Suicide, and Grief

amino's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-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

4.5

Other than the fact that there could’ve been a little more room for character development had there been more grace afforded to August, I was completely blown away by this book. I wish I had the words to describe how much. I borrowed it from the library but it’ll definitely be a permanent addition to my personal collection at some point. It handles so many things I know all too well with a level of expert care that had me near tears throughout. While those who meant well showed and expressed as much, it wasn’t enough. I’m in awe that this is a debut work and I can’t wait to read more.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Violence, and Suicide attempt

bojosephh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

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

4.75

brilliant. the ending felt a little didactic. which makes sense. Ani Kayode Somtochukwu is primarily an activist, and it jives that his first novel would be an argument for activism as a necessary mode for life. the ending while not feeling unearned, however, seems to buck against the style of the novel. it feels too neat, too pat. if this is where Ani was going, a different style might have been better. none of this detracts from its necessity as essential reading for anyone trying to understand queer African life as resistance. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt

robyn1998's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

This was definitely one of the saddest books I've ever read. I had to keep taking breaks to cry. I think Ani Kayode Somtochukwu is ridiculously talented. The storyline was never predictable and the characters all felt very real. The only criticism I have is that the pacing felt a little all over the place at times. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Death of parent