A review by lklitup
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I will always reach for a book written by Akwaeke Emezi. The sensory details, the story-telling, the depth of characters. It’s complicated and human and loving and gross, too. Little Rot was difficult to read but was demanding to be read.