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anilourengo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
3.0
We follow Yara who deals with the pressure of the expectations of Palestinian-American women, the meaning of a fulfilling life, and the ways our unresolved pasts affect our presents.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Cultural appropriation, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, and Grief
kimveach's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- 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
4.25
Once again, I'm a lucky girl. This was another Goodreads giveaway. The only problem with this Uncorrected Proof is that there are no dedications, epigraphs, or author notes. I'll have to get a library copy to see what those were!
I loved this beautiful story of a young mother struggling to make sense of her life. As in her previous book, she looks at Palestinian Americans, a group I know little of.
I loved this beautiful story of a young mother struggling to make sense of her life. As in her previous book, she looks at Palestinian Americans, a group I know little of.
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Dysphoria, Abandonment, Misogyny, Grief, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Islamophobia, Racism, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Mental illness, Racial slurs, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: War, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Deportation, Confinement, Genocide, and Colonisation
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