And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

And Then He Sang a Lullaby

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional sad medium-paced

Description

August is a God-fearing track star who leaves Enugu City to attend university and escape his overbearing sisters. He carries the weight of their lofty expectations, the shame of facing himself, and the haunting memory of a mother he never knew. It...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 85%
dark 47%
challenging 44%
reflective 35%
tense 35%
informative 14%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 32% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.07

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