And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

And Then He Sang a Lullaby

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

284 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The inaugural title from Roxane Gay Books, And Then He Sang a Lullaby is a searingly honest and resonant debut from a 23-year-old Nigerian writer and queer liberation activist, exploring what love and freedom cost in a society steeped in homophobi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 89%
dark 44%
challenging 40%
reflective 35%
tense 28%
informative 15%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
funny 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 15%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.18

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