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michela_wilson's review against another edition
5.0
Let me say that again, this is one of the most important books you will ever read!
Minor Detail explores the realities of being Palestinian during IDF military occupation. The fear, the constant overthinking, and the reminders of loss. The story follows a young Palestinian woman as she sets out to discover the truth of an article she read regarding a similar Palestinian woman. While reading about this journey, the cyclical nature of history (especially regarding this particular occupation and violence) becomes very clear.
The writing of this book was phenomenal and it did an excellent job showing the shifting landscapes of Palestine. Villages become unused parks, and walls and military checkpoints are constructed in between families.
This book incites action and I, again, believe everyone needs to read this book.
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Rape
romatrashperla's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Death, Rape, Violence, and War
aalfie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Islamophobia, Murder, Rape, and Death
aymboi's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Murder, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Colonisation, Death, and War
sophiegrubben's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Rape and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Colonisation, and Death
syllareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Gun violence, Death, Rape, and Colonisation
getlitwithamy_'s review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Poignancy was the main feeling I had reading this book. It's easy to sympathize and empathize with the women in both parts of the story, as they face oppression and outright brutality at the hands of Israel's occupying forces.
I'm glad I finally got to read this after having been on a waitlist through my library since November.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Police brutality, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Hate crime, Blood, Colonisation, Xenophobia, Grief, Confinement, Violence, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Death, Genocide, and Islamophobia
kumquats87's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Genocide, Death, Colonisation, War, Gun violence, Rape, Violence, Torture, Islamophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Racism
goddessofwhatnot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
If I’ve read a book with this writing style before, it’s been long enough that I don’t remember it.
This book is exceptional. Even when nothing was happening, I was still tense and riveted.
Wow.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Colonisation, Racism, Sexism, Physical abuse, and Murder
kgmck's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Graphic: Death, Colonisation, and Genocide