52 pages 1 hour read

Akwaeke Emezi

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Emezi's You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty skillfully navigates grief, healing, and self-discovery, capturing readers with lush prose and vivid emotional landscapes. While praised for its authentic characters and poignant storytelling, some found the plot pace uneven. This evocative novel leaves a lasting impact, balancing beauty and pain.

Who should read this

Who Should Read You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty?

A reader who enjoys You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi is likely interested in lush, emotive storytelling and deep character exploration. Fans of Normal People by Sally Rooney or An American Marriage by Tayari Jones will appreciate the nuanced portrayal of romantic and personal identity evolution.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Romance
African Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
LGBTQ
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Identity: Race