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Speak No Evil by Uzodinma Iweala
5.0
challenging emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

A devastating and heart breaking read that explores the pain we can inflict on the people we love, the danger and trauma of conversion therapy, the insidiousness of racism, and the overwhelming feeling of guilt and grief in the wake of tragedy.