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A review by dpearson5257
The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Wait wait…I had to check the physical…this book was only 84 pages!!! 🤯 I’m in more shock! PLEASE READ THIS!
The journey you go on IN ONLY 84 PAGES is completely consuming and you feel everything. I was not expecting to enjoy thjs book, because it’s a novella they are typically hit or miss and then with novellas you really don’t get allllll of what you want but THIS BOOK was mind blowing!
The premise is intriguing - a city where there’s no water so the community has to give up their tongues in exchange for water. But why?
The journey - impeccable! Hands down one of the best coming of age, journey, reflective and mysterious reads I’ve read in a while! There’s constant character growth and constant spins that will have you pissed about the “bigger picture” and the overall message! This was a deeeeeeep story, it will live rent free in my mind for some time! And book 2 is coming out in March!!!! Sign me up!
The journey you go on IN ONLY 84 PAGES is completely consuming and you feel everything. I was not expecting to enjoy thjs book, because it’s a novella they are typically hit or miss and then with novellas you really don’t get allllll of what you want but THIS BOOK was mind blowing!
The premise is intriguing - a city where there’s no water so the community has to give up their tongues in exchange for water. But why?
The journey - impeccable! Hands down one of the best coming of age, journey, reflective and mysterious reads I’ve read in a while! There’s constant character growth and constant spins that will have you pissed about the “bigger picture” and the overall message! This was a deeeeeeep story, it will live rent free in my mind for some time! And book 2 is coming out in March!!!! Sign me up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence