A review by alomie
The Emperor's Babe by Bernardine Evaristo

dark emotional funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Just finished this one, The Emporer's Babe by Bernadine Evaristo, it was a @booksthatmatteruk box book, and I don't know how I feel about it, I spent half the book not particularly interested then the last part picks up and kind of ends up somewhere I wasn't expecting, I think maybe it's good, but also maybe this went over my head a bit.
Its fairly quick to read once you commit yourself to it as the book is written entirely in verse but also its kinda an odd way to consume a fiction novel.
It was different for sure but I don't know if it was good. Worth a try I reckon but I don't know who I would out right recommend this too, maybe someone who loves poetry?
I would say 2.5/5 stars ✨ , is my gut reaction to it. 😅