Speak No Evil by Uzodinma Iweala

Speak No Evil

Uzodinma Iweala

215 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A revelation shared between two privileged teenagers from very different backgrounds sets off a chain of events with devastating consequences.On the surface, Niru leads a charmed life. Raised by two attentive parents in Washington, D.C., he’s a to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,375 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 85%
challenging 52%
dark 42%
reflective 40%
tense 30%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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