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A review by gmcgowan10
No One Dies Yet by Kobby Ben Ben
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is an incredible debut, if I only had one word to describe it, it would be haunting.
As a white American reader it was really informative to be immersed in what was shared of Ghana’s cultural dynamics: a spiritual side of the cukture, relations between ethnic groups, relations between Africans/Ghanaians and the diaspora, or at least Black Americans.
If you enjoy non-linear storytelling that sets you up to play detective, beautifully written prose, and potentially an opportunity to learn about another’s culture, I’d HIGHLY recommend this book. Can’t wait to see what Ben Ben does next!
As a white American reader it was really informative to be immersed in what was shared of Ghana’s cultural dynamics: a spiritual side of the cukture, relations between ethnic groups, relations between Africans/Ghanaians and the diaspora, or at least Black Americans.
If you enjoy non-linear storytelling that sets you up to play detective, beautifully written prose, and potentially an opportunity to learn about another’s culture, I’d HIGHLY recommend this book. Can’t wait to see what Ben Ben does next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder
Minor: Child death