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4.57 AVERAGE
4.57 AVERAGE
challenging
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
emotional
informative
reflective
dark
emotional
tense
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:
No
TRIGGER WARNING
Sexual abuse
Rape
Torture
A moving, gripping read, but please read the trigger warnings. As they can be shocking
Against the Loveless World is an emotional and stark view into the world of Nahr, a Palestinian refugee. She is narrating her own story from The Cube, an inhumane prison cell designed by the Israelis, where she is a political prisoner. Nahr tells her story from her beginnings in Kuwait, and how her family were once again forced to become refugees.
She tries to help her family however she can, even prostituting herself with violent men at one point. But her family never go without.
When she returns to Palestine to her husband’s family in order to divorce him, she meets his brother and falls in love. However, this is the start of more problems for her, as she becomes radicalised.
This is a very powerful and affecting story which creates authentic images of the on-going struggle between Palestine and Israel. I recommend it very highly indeed
Sexual abuse
Rape
Torture
A moving, gripping read, but please read the trigger warnings. As they can be shocking
Against the Loveless World is an emotional and stark view into the world of Nahr, a Palestinian refugee. She is narrating her own story from The Cube, an inhumane prison cell designed by the Israelis, where she is a political prisoner. Nahr tells her story from her beginnings in Kuwait, and how her family were once again forced to become refugees.
She tries to help her family however she can, even prostituting herself with violent men at one point. But her family never go without.
When she returns to Palestine to her husband’s family in order to divorce him, she meets his brother and falls in love. However, this is the start of more problems for her, as she becomes radicalised.
This is a very powerful and affecting story which creates authentic images of the on-going struggle between Palestine and Israel. I recommend it very highly indeed
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Moderate: Torture, Violence
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Racism, Sexual violence
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
A true must read. Please please check all trigger warnings. There were times I almost put it down and didn’t come back to it. It has really strong SA themes in the beginning.
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“To survive by loving each other means to love our ancestors too. To know their pain, struggles, and joys. It means to love our collective memory, who we are, where we come from”
Brief Summary-
Against the Loveless World is a fictional story inspired by the Palestinian experience. Nahr is locked in The Cube, a new type of solitary confinement prison created by the Israeli government. Nahr tells you her story in detail how she ended up in this cube. Despite the darkness, Nahr's humour and sarcasm brings light and hope to the story. Brave and unapologetic, Nahr is a complex character whom I will never forget.
Content Warnings:
Rape
Sexual Assault
Torture
My Thoughts-
This book absolutely gutted me. I went through a whirlwind of emotions. There are a million things I want to write about this story but, I am at a loss for words. There is a lot of Middle Eastern history, politics and culture explored. This book is nothing short of extraordinary. This book is is eye-opening and thought-provoking.It is a story of found family and complicated relationships. You can learn something from every single one of the characters in this book. The writing in this story was beautiful. The book was written in such a way that while the book was emotional at times it was hard to put down. There are a few book that leave a mark on your soul, and this was a book I’ll remember for a lifetime.
I encourage everyone that can read this book give it a try. Im just going to sit and stare at the ceiling with tears in my eyes for a little while.
“I colonized the colonizer’s space of authority. I made myself free in chains and held that courtroom captive to my freedom.”
A special shout out to my beautiful friend Misty for putting this book on my radar.
Brief Summary-
Against the Loveless World is a fictional story inspired by the Palestinian experience. Nahr is locked in The Cube, a new type of solitary confinement prison created by the Israeli government. Nahr tells you her story in detail how she ended up in this cube. Despite the darkness, Nahr's humour and sarcasm brings light and hope to the story. Brave and unapologetic, Nahr is a complex character whom I will never forget.
Content Warnings:
Rape
Sexual Assault
Torture
My Thoughts-
This book absolutely gutted me. I went through a whirlwind of emotions. There are a million things I want to write about this story but, I am at a loss for words. There is a lot of Middle Eastern history, politics and culture explored. This book is nothing short of extraordinary. This book is is eye-opening and thought-provoking.It is a story of found family and complicated relationships. You can learn something from every single one of the characters in this book. The writing in this story was beautiful. The book was written in such a way that while the book was emotional at times it was hard to put down. There are a few book that leave a mark on your soul, and this was a book I’ll remember for a lifetime.
I encourage everyone that can read this book give it a try. Im just going to sit and stare at the ceiling with tears in my eyes for a little while.
“I colonized the colonizer’s space of authority. I made myself free in chains and held that courtroom captive to my freedom.”
A special shout out to my beautiful friend Misty for putting this book on my radar.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced