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A review by crazytourists_books
Black Mamba Boy by Nadifa Mohamed
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
A brutal book that opens a window to a different world. Based on a true story, that of the authors father, which makes it even more brutal.
A depiction of life in Africa, during the colonial times, pre, during and post WWII, heartbreaking and depressive but at the same time full of will to live a good life.
A lot of brutal, nauseating violence at some points, a bit chaotic at others but a narration that held you tight in its grip.
Not enjoyable but quite interesting and captivating.
A depiction of life in Africa, during the colonial times, pre, during and post WWII, heartbreaking and depressive but at the same time full of will to live a good life.
A lot of brutal, nauseating violence at some points, a bit chaotic at others but a narration that held you tight in its grip.
Not enjoyable but quite interesting and captivating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Rape, Torture, Antisemitism, Colonisation, and War