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A review by baddgerose
They Will Drown in Their Mothers' Tears by Johannes Anyuru
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
At first I was unsure. The perspective changes were abrupt and it took me a little while to catch onto the rhythm of storytelling. The book opens with and continues presenting graphic descriptions of incredible and heart wrenching violence. This is one of the most riveting books I have ever read that explores time and how it is not and has never been, linear. Additionally it touches on the deeply connected nature of all things living and dead. This book rewires time and adopts a range of perspectives. It is surreal and dreamy in a hopeful nightmarish sort of way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Islamophobia, Medical content, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis