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clairebartholomew549's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a really striking story about generational change, what it means to fight for justice in your own way, lifelong friendships, and making peace or making waves. I felt deeply for both Homa and Ellie, and I learned so much about Iran. This book also had vivid descriptions of food that had my mouth watering, and it told a beautiful story of how food connects us and has so many memories and significance. The love story between Homa and Eleah really starts and ends with food, and it was a really meaningful throughline. It also made me very hungry, lol!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Classism
artemismoon057's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, Violence, Police brutality, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Xenophobia
liloopie's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was such a great read! I didn't know what to expect since I read the back of this book two months ago. I loved how Kamali (author) took us through the history of Ellie and Homa that lasted six decades of their lives. The history of which also discuss the real life history of Iran's fear, repression, and abuse of the women of the country. Unfortunately, this continues today. I loved how Homa and her unrelentless fight for the women of Iran. Ellie's role reflects what happens when you doubt what and who your real friends are. Her story is bit less clear cut in her intentions however by the end the focus is more sharpen and clearly defined. This book similar to Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - reflects the morphing of friendships and circuitous paths it can take before it returns home. This is a very worthy read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and War
courtney_scott1025's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A little more lighthearted than I typically like to read, but a beautiful book nonetheless. What an inspiring story and it gave me a lot of insight on Iranian politics that I didn’t know much about.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and War
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, and Xenophobia