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Silence is My Mother Tongue by Sulaiman Addonia

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inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Really interesting story. The surroundings of the refugee camp work very dehumanizing: individuals are forced to become part of this collective and their individual identity might not be accepted. Shows great insight into the individual experiences in a refugee camp. Time stands still in a refugee camp, which makes it hard for the characters to develop themselves and grow. It is all about being stuck, not just in a place, but also in a time, a culture, a gender, a body

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