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Dealing with the Dead by Alain Mabanckou
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Liwa finds himself waking up in Frere Lachaise cemetery after dying young and unexpectedly. He meets the other residents, such as the Director of Human Resources (this made me laugh) and the ‘Chief�, Black Mamba. Liwa sets out to seek revenge, something he is strongly advised against.

I enjoyed this as I read on. The culture and customs were described so vividly, I could visualise (my own version of course) the story in my head. The only thing I couldn’t decide on was whether the cemetery and inhabitants parts should have been left out or shortened as there was no further mention of them once Liwa left, it wasn’t a seamless join - it could have been two books, one about Liwa and one, that should be written, about the Cemeteries, or ‘Part 1� and ‘Part 2�.

Thank you to #netgalley and #serpentstail for this ARC.
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Reading Progress

December 27, 2024 – Started Reading
December 27, 2024 – Shelved
January 3, 2025 – Finished Reading

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