A review by wrenl
The List by Yomi Adegoke

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Ever since Me Too, there’s been a lot of books and media that analyze what I’ll call the aftermath. What happens after someone is called out, put through the wringer of cancel culture? How does it impact their family and friends? This book takes that idea a step further with Ola’s background in feminist writing. The added step further enhances this book a lot. You really get down into Ola’s mindset, and I think her side of the story is the most interesting because it deals with the warring feelings of wanting to believe the people you love but also wanting to believe victims. That part is written so well; you really feel for Ola. I like how this book doesn’t shy away from the hard decisions and complex feelings.
I wish Michael was as compelling as Ola, though. I didn’t get as attached to him, perhaps because I’m not a Black man, but I also felt like he was cagey even in his own perspective.
Also, there‘s something about British books that just makes me giggle. British slang is so much fun. Which is 100% not the point of this book, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention it.
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