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The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
4.0

This is one heart breaking story. I read it in one sitting because i had to get all the answers.
The story starts with Viveks mother discovering his dead, naked body at their door. His mother knows someone knows what happened to him and keeps searching for answers.
This is a story about identity, a forbidden love and family. Viveks story is tragic as he is not understood until he reforms friendships with some childhood friends and his cousin, Osita. His full acceptance of who he is eventually leads to his death.