Speak No Evil by Uzodinma Iweala

Speak No Evil

Uzodinma Iweala

214 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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Moods

emotional 88%
sad 85%
challenging 51%
dark 44%
reflective 42%
tense 34%
informative 4%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 42% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.86

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