A review by soph183
The List by Yomi Adegoke
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I’ve been looking forward to reading this for ages but found it a little underwhelming!
The story was good but when speech is in slang/ social media is referenced too much I find I don’t enjoy a book as much as feels more like teen fiction.
Needless to say the topics covered were super interesting and thought provoking- do you ever really know someone/ can trust be rebuilt in relationships/ cancel culture and online witch- hunts/ the cover up of abuse committed by men in positions of power/ how quick people are to preach mental health once their actions have consequences..
I really enjoyed Lewis’ storyline as an older black man struggling with coming to terms with his sexuality, and his death was so unnecessary and sad but speaks volumes around the dangers of the internet!
Found ola’s difficulty balancing her feminist beliefs with support of an accused partner really interesting too, and the ending was a great twist!! Men r trash
The story was good but when speech is in slang/ social media is referenced too much I find I don’t enjoy a book as much as feels more like teen fiction.
Needless to say the topics covered were super interesting and thought provoking- do you ever really know someone/ can trust be rebuilt in relationships/ cancel culture and online witch- hunts/ the cover up of abuse committed by men in positions of power/ how quick people are to preach mental health once their actions have consequences..
I really enjoyed Lewis’ storyline as an older black man
Found ola’s difficulty balancing her feminist beliefs with support of an accused partner really interesting too, and the ending was
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence