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A review by mscalls
How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Colonisation