A review by allymute
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark sad tense fast-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

2.5

This story is grotesque with no reprieve in character structure or even a plot. It’s just a book of repeated sexual abuse and shock value. I almost felt like Tipper Gore reading this book - enough already!

Probably my biggest issue with Little Rot is so many of these characters have a connection to New Lagos that is barely explored outside of the underworld. How am I supposed to believe that the city is rotten if I don’t know anything about it? New Lagos barely felt like a setting when it was discussed like a character. Only finished this for my book club.

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