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A review by destdest
Buckhead by Shobo Coker
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm going to be real. This book is coasting purely off the aesthetic (beautiful artwork and fun, vibrant color direction).
I don't think the pacing's necessarily the issue because there's no need to drag out the reveal, but the characters aren't strong enough to hold it up. I don't know the group well enough before they become fast friends. Apparently, Josue and Toba had some history beforehand that's basically brushed over.
Buckhead does seem heavily action-oriented/plot-based, so I can acknowledge that may be the reason why. But it comes at the expense of having no emotional weight, dragging out the reveal that that Toba's dad's body is gone would've built tension.
The focus on Nigerian cultural and religious elements coupled with the VIBES is interesting enough. Also, not gonna lie Romy baring his soul was funny.
If you're looking for a story with notable characters, this falls a few notes flat, but if you're just here for fun and the VIBES, man., then it's not a bad quick read. The story would've benefited from being longer.
2 stars but let's say 4 because i had fun
I don't think the pacing's necessarily the issue because there's no need to drag out the reveal, but the characters aren't strong enough to hold it up. I don't know the group well enough before they become fast friends. Apparently, Josue and Toba had some history beforehand that's basically brushed over.
Buckhead does seem heavily action-oriented/plot-based, so I can acknowledge that may be the reason why. But it comes at the expense of having no emotional weight, dragging out the reveal that
The focus on Nigerian cultural and religious elements coupled with the VIBES is interesting enough. Also, not gonna lie Romy baring his soul was funny.
If you're looking for a story with notable characters, this falls a few notes flat, but if you're just here for fun and the VIBES, man., then it's not a bad quick read. The story would've benefited from being longer.
2 stars but let's say 4 because i had fun