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Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

11 reviews

theglossreview's review against another edition

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I wished I had checked the content warnings before. Terrible things are described graphically. Just awful.

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caffeinatedfae's review against another edition

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challenging slow-paced

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

2.0

Well, that was probably the worst read of the year. This book started off okay but the graphic descriptions of horrific body injuries and the graphic descriptions of poop was way too much for me. There was some beautiful stories in this but I will never read another book by this author nor would I recommend this to anyone who does not do well with graphic injuries. This was disgusting and disturbing.

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kristinareadz's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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amschelly153's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

Really beautiful and clever story telling. Vulnerable and informative, he somehow makes a heavy story feel weighted and like coffee with a good friend. A must read and re read for sure.

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jamiejanae_6's review against another edition

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adventurous funny reflective sad fast-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

2.75

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bookthia's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.25

What a beautiful funny moving creative memoir. Told through the lens of memories of his 10 year old self, Daniel Nayeri is an Iranian refugee living in Oklahoma with his mother and sister. His father remained behind in Iran. The book is intended for a YA audience, as the multiple references to poop will reveal. But the themes are deep and meaningful as Daniel deals with bullying, discrimination, abusive relationships, etc while also receiving beautiful acts of generosity and kindness.

On the surface, the book is a collection of stories, some true and some untrue, about Iranian life and culture, his childhood in Iran (where his name was Khosrou) his journey to America, and his experiences as an immigrant. On a deeper level, Daniel is trying to weave a tapestry of narrative that mimics the oral storytelling history of his homeland.

Highly recommend this one. I recommend that parents read first before giving to a child under 12.

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