Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

5 reviews

colormecaro's review against another edition

5.0

Not a single detail in this book is minor. 
Even if the narrator in the second half of the book says it is. Details like being used to bombings and shelling and opening a window to avoid it shattering in an explosion but being upset about the dust. Not minor. 

🇵🇸 Free Palestine 🇵🇸 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Genocide, Hate crime, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail

jassieex's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Genocide, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, Murder, Colonisation, and War

katharina90's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

A short but powerful novel that conveys so much. It is painful and heartbreaking to read but brilliantly executed.

The novel consists of two narratives, set 50ish years apart, each with its own distinct feel, writing style and point of view. 

The two halves contrast and complement each other, and together they create a really impactful novel. So much to digest and reflect on.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence, Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Police brutality, Murder, Colonisation, and War

yourbookishbff's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Murder, and Colonisation

Moderate: Alcohol and War

meaghanelizabook's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Murder, and War