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katrinarose's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
This was such a nuanced heartfelt book about friendship, family, religion, and finding yourself. I think this book has excellent representation for Muslim women diaspora and would hit extra hard for these readers. I really liked all the characters, they were all unique and well developed. However for a book sold on female friendship, it was disappointing that the majority of the book they were not friends. I understand that drove home the point of the book in the end and it was really impactful, but I missed the friendship. Also, this book was so sad; I almost cried several times. Overall would recommend if you like sad books with these themes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Rape, Sexism, Abortion, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Eating disorder, Grief, Alcohol, Medical content, Misogyny, War, and Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Vomit, and Classism
wellreadmegs's review
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.0
These Invisible Things was our book club pick for February. It follows 3 young Muslim women who are navigating post grad life.
This book tackles interfaith relationships, family dynamics, & female friendship. I really enjoyed the conversations this book brought up in our book club & it was refreshing to learn about a new culture and religion.
Major trigger warnings for abuse. Each chapter is from the POV of a different friend & how they are navigating their situation. This felt like a poignant coming-of-age story.
This book tackles interfaith relationships, family dynamics, & female friendship. I really enjoyed the conversations this book brought up in our book club & it was refreshing to learn about a new culture and religion.
Major trigger warnings for abuse. Each chapter is from the POV of a different friend & how they are navigating their situation. This felt like a poignant coming-of-age story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: War and Islamophobia
books_tea_and_candlelight's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Abortion, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, War, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Death, Pregnancy, Sexism, Body shaming, Cursing, Gore, and Misogyny
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