Reviews

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi: A Novel by S.A. Chakraborty

g4bst0's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

thelittlebook_bee's review against another edition

5.0

I did not realize how badly my reader heart was craving an epic fantasy with a bad ass middle aged lady protagonist, but it was. I'm so glad this is a series because I want MORE. But it's also a complete story all on its own. 10/10, no notes, will definitely be a contender for top read of 2023.

bookishgenerations's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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

3.75

kelsey_m's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

Is it really a pirate story if there’s not a plot to steal your own ship back? Awesome, adventurous read. A little slow to start for me but I enjoyed the second half of the book immensely. 

cassidy_clark's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.5

tfj's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious 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

5.0

Eine Geschichte, die ich mir nicht anders hätte wünschen können mit einer Protagonistin wie ich sie wohl schon immer haben wollte: Mit Ecken und Kanten, mit einer „realistischen“ Vergangenheit (denn sie ist ü40), mit vielfältigen Gefühlen und einer sehr bunten Crew, eine Protagonistin, die Heldin und Mutter sein kann, die Träume und Fehler haben kann, die so menschlich und so viel mehr ist als den meisten Heldinnen aufgrund ihres Geschlechts zugedacht wird - und das ohne zu Verschweigen, dass bestimmte Entscheidungen bei weiblichen Figuren andere Konsequenzen haben als bei männlichen. 

Dazu kommt die wunderbare Geschichte, das Erzählen über das Erzählen, all die Mythen und Erzählungen, die sich in der Geschichte verweben und die herrliche Sprache, in der Erzählt wird. Zudem muss die Autorin ganz sicher in ein Rechercheloch zu ozeanischer und atmosphärischer Zirkulation gefallen sein, denn all die Klima-, Wetter- und Witterungsrerenzen waren sehr realistisch (auch im zeitlichen Kontext). Wie könnte ich da anders als der Geschichte alle Sterne zu geben, die es auf StoryGraph gibt? 

thelostvoid's review against another edition

4.5

An absolutely delightful read, as I entirely expected. I did actually listen to the audiobook of this over a couple of days, instead of doing uni work, and I don't regret that for the world.

Once again Shannon Chakraborty has created such a vivid world and cast of characters, and I cannot wait to see what (mis)adventures Amina and her crew will get into in the future!

shellkay's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

elizabethba's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

5.0

daisdu's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.25

This is a fantastic book! The cast of characters is delightful and the heroes journey is well structured. The setting is a delightful mix of lovingly crafted real history and enchanting magical worldbuilding. Amina is a fantastic character and I really look forward to more of her adventures