A review by bookswithlee
In the Country of Men by Hisham Matar

challenging sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

✨reading across Africa challenge✨
In the country of men follows a young 9 year old boy as he attempts to navigate issues within the adult world surrounding him. I found the story to be challenging, yet beautifully written from a child perspective 

I appreciated the authors ability to offer a window into the life of those who experienced the political tranny that occurred in Libby. It helped to shine some light on something that I truly had no knowledge of until reading this story. 

I will say that this book has some triggering content that is not for everyone, so be sure to check content warning before deciding to pick this book up. 

I enjoyed the beginning, and it got slow in the middle; however it does pick up towards the end. The ending felt like somewhat of a cliff hanger, but I’m not mad at it. 

Overall I enjoyed this story, and look forward to reading more from this author in the future. 
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