A review by mskanyegenya
Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan

3.0

I"m conflicted about rating this book. While it makes for good reading, it is also heartbreaking. When I finished it I was really pissed at the author. Like, that's it? There is no happy ending in any of the stories (is that a spoiler?). And I remember thinking that I'm gonna give it a one star review. I would even advise my friends not to read it.
But then I calmed down.
I realize the reason I felt so strongly about it was because this is my reality as an African. These things that Akpan talks about are right here in this society that I live in. These are my issues. These people? I am one of them.