A review by moscatoluvr16
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense 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

5.0

Akwaeke Emezi the author that you are. This was a beautifully heartbreaking exploration of internalized and externalized homophobia, grief, community, and what it means to love. Amazing story.