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3.0
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 Thanks to Netgalley and World Editions for this ARC!

I found the style and structure of this novel really intriguing, and enjoyed the way we got to follow the various parts of Babakar's life and history through the eyes of different characters. However, in general I found the scope of the text and the number of characters to be a bit much, and I didn't really engage with the story on any deep level.

For fans of A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James, Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma.