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leslie_overbookedsocialworker's review
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment, War, and Classism
bookwitch's review
- 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
3.75
I did not absolutely love the story as a whole, but that does not take away from how upsetting it was to read about their experiences with a politically tumultuous Iran, and how their wealth/classes effected how they ended up. I very much enjoyed reading about Iran's history, and from female perspectives, though I did not always agree that these particular character's actions were smart or understandable.
Following the friendship of Ellie and Homa through time, and distance, this book explores a lot of interesting themes of friendship and what someone is willing to do for their friends.
Another one I read for book club, that I wouldn't have necessarily picked up for myself, and ended up really enjoying.
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and War
Moderate: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, and Torture
meg_nieds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
sarahbsews's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: War
Minor: Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Rape, Torture, Police brutality, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism
abigaelf's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Miscarriage, Rape, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism
clairebartholomew549's review
- 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
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
ivi_reads_books's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Blood
j9wan's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Sexual assault
serendipitysbooks's review
- 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
Graphic: Violence and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Rape and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility and Miscarriage
hannamlindsley's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, and War
Moderate: Infertility, Rape, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent