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African Psycho by Alain Mabanckou

yemee0's review

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1.0

I actually have very mixed emotions about this book. I have two concerns about this weird book. The first concern is that I gave it a high rating for the author having the nerve to write it. The second concern is that it really would have been better off not wasting my time reading it. I made a poor decision and will donate it to the library.

ruthie_wk's review against another edition

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This is to me, a 4 star read. But the misogyny, SA, and the casual mention of these things just fails to sit right with me. 

I get it, really, but sometimes I can’t separate the art from real life and omg. This is unbearable to think about. 

It is well written and captivating, but let me hold the stars in protest. 

botmussen's review against another edition

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dark lighthearted medium-paced

2.5

196books's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75


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e_forrester's review

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dark funny tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

xoxojillzian's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Leave it to me to love a book about a psychopath 

leoberenson's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

malzika's review against another edition

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Cba - bit dry icl 

tierneyspence's review

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dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

tadiwa_e's review against another edition

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I can see why people enjoy this book. However for me personally I couldn’t stomach the themes of the book, I understand it’s meant to be satirical or even social commentary. But I just personally felt sick reading it and I’m not someone who does not finish a book regularly.. I’m just sad I didn’t like it at all and found myself putting off reading it and would often check how far I have left to go… 

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