Review: Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala – An Insightful Look Into War and Its Effects
Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala is a gripping and heartbreaking story that draws the reader in from the very start. Told through the eyes of a young African boy, Agu, we follow him as he is forced to join a group of soldiers during a civil war in an unnamed country. The book provides an intimate look at the brutality of war, and the traumatic effects it has on both the victims and perpetrators. From desperate battles in the jungle to tender moments of friendship between Agu and his fellow soldiers, this novel paints a vivid portrait of war’s aftermath. With its brutally honest depiction of modern warfare and its devastating consequences, Beasts of No Nation is sure to stay with you long after you finish reading it.